Suspicious texts, an empty house: California man now believed to be kidnap victim
Briefly

Wen Hou grew concerned about his father, Naiping Hou, when he received terse replies to messages inviting him to family events. After sending a birthday gift of long noodles, which went unappreciated, Wen discovered that his father was missing when friends checked his home and found it empty, with no signs of him. The investigation revealed fraudulent transfers exceeding $1 million from Naiping Hou's accounts, leading detectives to treat the case as a kidnapping. There have been no ransom demands, and Wen has since offered a reward for information on his father's whereabouts.
Wen Hou became concerned when his father's text replies were terse, indicating he was too tired to see his grandchildren. The worry escalated when a birthday gift he sent received no loving response, just an acknowledgment of the package received.
Upon checking on Wen's father, friends found his home empty, with no signs of his father, furniture missing, and an unopened package of noodles left on the porch. Wen reported Naiping Hou missing the following day.
Investigations reveal fraudulent transfers over $1 million occurred from Hou's bank accounts, leading detectives to treat the case as a kidnapping. No ransom has been demanded yet.
Wen's emotional turmoil is evident in his statement, expressing deep sadness about the situation, which has drastically changed his life.
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