Police searching for girl missing since 2017 after mom arrested for locking starving sister in closet for weeks
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Ava Marie Gonzales, who went missing in 2017 at age two, is now the focus of a police investigation after her mother was arrested for child abuse. The arrest stemmed from the discovery of Ava’s 7-year-old sister locked in a small closet, malnourished and suffering from severe health issues. Authorities are concerned for Ava's safety and are investigating conflicting statements from the mother regarding her whereabouts. Medical evaluations confirmed the sister's health deterioration due to starvation, prompting renewed urgency in finding Ava, who has not been seen for years.
Cops are desperately looking for Ava Marie Gonzales, a missing child since 2017, highlighted by recent child abuse charges against her mother.
Ava's 7-year-old sister was found locked in a closet and severely malnourished, raising concerns about Ava's welfare given the circumstances.
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