Two young siblings from Carrizo Springs, Texas, who were reported missing and believed to be in great danger, have been found, authorities confirmed. The Texas Department of Public Safety canceled an Amber Alert that had been broadcast across the state for 7-year-old Alva Clay and her 5-year-old brother Royce Cruz on the afternoon of May 4, according to a report by KSAT. There has been no update on the condition of the children following their discovery.
The pair were last seen in the 1900 block of Jay Street, around 2 p.m. on May 3, 2024, prompting an urgent search led by the Dimmit County Sheriff's Office. Alva, characterized by her brown hair, brown eyes, and standing at a petite 4 feet 5 inches tall, alongside her younger brother Royce, sporting black hair, brown eyes, and a height of 4 feet, were believed to have been with 37-year-old Dora Cruz – the suspect at the center of the alert. Dora Cruz, described as a 5-foot-1 Hispanic female, with distinctly blonde hair, and brown eyes, was said to be last seen wearing a white, pink, and yellow t-shirt, through details provided by FOX San Antonio.
The scare that these two children might have been abducted shook the community and garnered immediate attention from law enforcement agencies. Amber Alerts are a critical tool in the recovery of missing children, making sure that information is rapidly shared through various media outlets and public notification systems to aid in their safe return. In this case, the alert appears to have played a pivotal role in the resolution of what could have been an irreversible tragedy.
As of this report, the details of the recovery remain sparse. Law enforcement officials have yet to release information regarding the circumstances of how, and exactly where the children were found, and the state of their well-being. The same holds true for Dora Cruz, whose relationship to the children remains undisclosed, along with any potential charges she may face in connection with the incident.
Anyone with further information or inquiries was previously directed to contact the Dimmit County Sheriff's Office at 830-876-3500. With the current development, it is expected that the community's vigilance and the authorities' efforts will shift towards understanding the full narrative that led to this brief but intense period of alarm.
