On July 16, 2024, at approximately 9:36 p.m., the Monterey Park Police Department (MPPD) began a Missing Person investigation into the whereabouts of 15-year-old Alison Jillian Chao. Alison is described as an Asian female, approximately 5’2”, weighing approximately 96 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes.
MPPD detectives, in cooperation with our local, county, state, and federal partner agencies have been investigating this case continuously since Alison was reported missing. We continue to work with the Chao family and are canvassing neighborhoods in the area, reviewing surveillance video footage, and interviewing possible witnesses.
Alison left her residence on July 16, 2024, at approximately 5:32 p.m. in the 200 block of North Ynez Avenue in the City of Monterey Park, Calif. Video footage shows Alison’s last known whereabouts on July 16 at 6:23 p.m. on the 4400 block of Collis Avenue, Los Angeles, in the El Sereno area. Alison was last seen wearing a purple T- shirt, black shorts, and dark shoes. She was riding a blue mountain bike and carrying a black backpack.
There is no threat to public safety and the MPPD thanks the public for their diligence and cooperation.
The Monterey Park Police Department Investigations Bureau is investigating the incident. If anyone has information, please contact the Department at 626-573-1311.
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Media Contact
Sergeant Rudy Contreras, Monterey Park Police Department, rcontreras@montereypark.ca.gov, 626-307-1558.
