News Summary
An Ashanti Alert for Selma M Rodas Vicente, a woman from Raleigh, was issued early on Saturday due to concerns for her safety. Authorities indicated that she might have been in danger and possibly abducted. The alert led to a quick search, and Vicente was later found safe in Tennessee. The alert was canceled after confirmation of her safety. The investigation into her disappearance and the circumstances surrounding it is ongoing.
Raleigh, North Carolina — Missing Woman Located Safely in Tennessee
An Ashanti Alert issued for Selma M Rodas Vicente, a 30-year-old woman from Raleigh, has been canceled after she was found safe in Tennessee. The alert was active for several hours before authorities confirmed her safety and released the alert.
Details of the Disappearance and Rescue
The Raleigh Police Department issued the Ashanti Alert just before 4 a.m. on Saturday, indicating that Vicente was missing and potentially in danger. The alert was based on evidence suggesting physical endangerment and possible abduction from her residence on Windy Hill Drive.
Authorities provided a description of Vicente: she is a Hispanic woman, approximately 5’3” tall, weighing around 300 pounds. She has long black hair and brown eyes. At the time she was last seen, she was wearing a blue shirt and black pants.
Suspected Person and Vehicle
Police indicated that Vicente might have been with Ismael De Jesus Niz-Miguel, a 27-year-old Hispanic man. Niz-Miguel is described as being 5’4” tall, weighing approximately 240 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. When last seen, he was wearing a black shirt and black shorts.
Both Vicente and Niz-Miguel were believed to be traveling together in a black 2013 Honda Pilot. The vehicle has a North Carolina license plate reading “LJW-7781”.
Location of Found Safe and Decline of Further Details
Later on Saturday, authorities confirmed Vicente was located in Tennessee and was unharmed. The North Carolina Center for Missing Persons canceled the Ashanti Alert at the request of the Raleigh Police Department.
At this time, no additional details about the circumstances leading to her disappearance or her current condition have been disclosed. Law enforcement agencies are continuing their investigation and have not released information about possible motives or further details regarding her disappearance and safe return.
Summary
- An Ashanti Alert was issued for Selma M Rodas Vicente on Saturday morning in Raleigh.
- The alert was canceled at 2:37 p.m. after she was found safe in Tennessee.
- Vicente was last seen wearing a blue shirt and black pants, with physical descriptions indicating she is a Hispanic woman, 5’3” tall, and weighing 300 pounds.
- She was possibly with Ismael De Jesus Niz-Miguel, a 27-year-old Hispanic man, who was last seen in black shirt and shorts.
- The pair was believed to be traveling in a black 2013 Honda Pilot with North Carolina license plate “LJW-7781”.
- The alert was based on physical endangerment but no further details have been shared.
- Vicente was found unharmed, and the alert was canceled by the North Carolina Center for Missing Persons.
Ongoing Investigation
This is a developing story. Authorities have not disclosed additional information about her disappearance or the circumstances surrounding her rescue and safe return. Updates are expected as investigations continue and more details become available.
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Additional Resources
- ABC11: Ashanti Alert Issued for Raleigh Woman
- WRAL: Raleigh Missing Woman Selma Rodas Vicente
- CBS17: Ashanti Alert for Selma Rodas Vicente
- Wikipedia: Ashanti Alert
- MSN: Police Searching for Missing Woman in Raleigh
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