MONTEREY PARK — On July 16 at approximately 9:36 p.m.,???? ??? the Monterey Park Police Department began a missing-person investigation into the whereabouts of 15-year-old Alison Jillian Chao.
Family members describe her as an Asian female, approximately 5’2”, weighing approximately 96 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes.
Alison was last seen leaving her residence on July 16 at approximately 5:32 p.m. in the 200 block of North Ynez Avenue in Monterey Park. She left her residence wearing a purple T-shirt, black shorts, and dark shoes. She was riding on a blue mountain bike carrying a black backpack.
She was en route to a family member’s residence in San Gabriel. Alison reportedly never arrived at the residence.
The Monterey Park Police Department Investigations Bureau is investigating the incident. Anyone who has information is asked to call (626) 573-1311.
A website has been established to coordinate the search: https://www.alisonchao.com/