Sketch of possible witness/person of interest in the disappearance of Dulce Maria Alavez

Dulce Maria Alavez is a five-year-old girl who vanished from Bridgeton City Park in Bridgeton, New Jersey, on September 16, 2019.  On September 16, 2019 Dulce played at the park playground with her younger brother while her mother stayed in a nearby car roughly 30 yards away.  When her mother checked back shortly after at approximately 4:30 PM, Dulce was gone. Witnesses reported seeing a young girl matching Dulce's description walk willingly or be led toward a red van by an unknown light-skinned male. 

Suspect Description: Police released a composite sketch of a person of interest described as a light-skinned male (possibly Hispanic), 5'6" to 5'8" tall, thin build, with facial acne, wearing orange sneakers and red pants. 

Authorities maintain a substantial reward fund (up to $75,000) for concrete information that solves the case.

Tips and details can be submitted directly via the FBI Missing Persons Page or through the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. FBI Toll-Free Tipline: Call 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324). When prompted, select option 4, then select option 8. Spanish Speakers Line: Call 856-207-2732 to report information directly in Spanish. National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: Call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).