Lorena Contreras was 2 years old when she was reported missing from Los Angeles on January 22, 2014. She and an older child, Ashley Dominguez, were taken by their non-custodial mother in what was classified as a family abduction — the unlawful removal of children by a parent without custody rights.

Both children were found safe later; details of their recovery were not widely publicized, but the resolution reportedly brought relief to the family. The case is cited in discussions about the risks that can arise during custodial disputes and the need for vigilance.

If anyone knew Lorena, Ashley, or the circumstances around that January 2014 abduction, please share information or memories that could help document what happened.