Garner, NC – An Amber Alert was issued early Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in Garner, North Carolina, following the abduction of 13-month-old Grecia Salome Alejandro-Benitez and her mother, Alondra Michelle Benitez-de Jesus, from their home. The Garner Police Department is urgently seeking public assistance to locate the missing pair, believed to have been taken by three armed suspects.
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Details of the Abduction
According to the Garner Police Department, the incident occurred overnight when three masked individuals—two Hispanic males and one Hispanic female—stormed the family’s residence. The suspects demanded a $1 million ransom from the child’s father, Eliuth Alejandro Martinez. When Martinez refused to comply, the abductors restrained him with tape and fled with his wife and daughter. The suspects were last seen driving a black or dark-colored Nissan Altima with an unknown license plate. The female suspect is described as short and stocky with black curly hair.
Grecia, a 13-month-old Hispanic female, was last seen wearing a pink pajama shirt and red and yellow striped pajama pants. Alondra Michelle Benitez-de Jesus, her mother, was also taken, though specific details about her appearance were not immediately released. Authorities believe the victims may be in immediate danger.
Community Response and Amber Alert System
The Amber Alert, activated at approximately 2:10 a.m. on April 29, 2025, was broadcast across multiple platforms, including radio, television, cellphones, and road signs, covering counties such as Wake, Johnston, and Durham. The alert system, named after Amber Hagerman, a 9-year-old abducted in 1996, is used nationwide to rapidly disseminate information about child abductions. In 2024 alone, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children reported that 1,268 children were recovered due to Amber Alerts.
Local authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Garner Police Department at (919) 772-8810 or call 911 immediately. Community members are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any sightings of the described vehicle or individuals matching the suspects’ descriptions.
Ongoing Investigation
The Garner Police Department, in collaboration with state and federal agencies, is actively investigating the case. No additional details about the suspects’ motives or potential destinations have been released. This incident marks a rare and alarming case in Garner, a typically quiet suburb of Raleigh, heightening local concerns about safety.
Disclaimer: The information in this article is based on verified reports from the Garner Police Department and reputable news sources, including Newsweek and local North Carolina outlets, as of April 29, 2025. All details have been cross-checked for accuracy. However, as this is an ongoing investigation, some information may evolve. Readers are encouraged to rely on official police updates for the latest developments.
For more information or to provide tips, contact the Garner Police Department or visit the North Carolina Amber Alert website. Stay informed and help bring Grecia and Alondra home safely.