AMBER ALERT ISSUED FOR FOUR CHILDREN AFTER THEY DISAPPEAR FROM LOS ANGELES HOME WITH THEIR MOTHER

Authorities in Los Angeles have issued an AMBER Alert for four children, ages 1 to 9, who were last seen leaving their home with their biological mother, who police say was prohibited by a court order from moving them from the residence.

The children — 9-year-old Anas Mirova, 5-year-old Zuhal Mirzoda, 2-year-old Maryam Mirova and 1-year-old Rayana Mirova — were last seen at approximately 5:10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, near the 6600 block of Reseda Boulevard in Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Police identified their mother as 31-year-old Mehrangez Sangalieva. According to LAPD, a court order prohibited Sangalieva from moving the children from their current address while an investigation was ongoing. Authorities have not publicly disclosed the nature of that investigation.

The California Highway Patrol activated the AMBER Alert on behalf of the LAPD as investigators continued searching for the children.

THE FOUR CHILDREN

Anas Mirova, 9, is described as a boy with brown hair and brown eyes. He is approximately 4 feet 2 inches tall and weighs about 60 pounds.

Zuhal Mirzoda, 5, is a girl with brown hair and brown eyes, according to the alert.

Maryam Mirova, 2, is a girl with blonde hair and blue eyes and is approximately 3 feet tall.

Rayana Mirova, 1, is a girl who weighs approximately 20 pounds. Authorities also released identifying information about her appearance as part of the alert.

Police have released photographs of several of the children to assist members of the public in identifying them. Authorities said no photograph of Maryam was initially available in the public alert.

MOTHER AND VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Sangalieva is described as approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall and 155 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

Investigators believe she may be traveling in a gray 2011 Toyota Prius with California license plate 6SWK678.

Authorities are asking residents and anyone traveling through Southern California to remain alert for the children, Sangalieva or the vehicle.

WHAT POLICE SAY HAPPENED

According to LAPD, the children were seen leaving their residence with their mother on Sept. 26. The location was near Reseda Boulevard and Kittridge Street in the Reseda area of the San Fernando Valley.

Police say the court order specifically prohibited Sangalieva from moving the children from the address while an investigation was underway.

The department has not released additional details about the investigation or explained the circumstances that led to the court order.

California’s AMBER Alert system can be activated when authorities determine that a child has been abducted or taken, that the child is at risk of serious bodily harm or death, and that information released to the public could assist in recovering the child.

POLICE ASK PUBLIC FOR HELP

LAPD’s West Valley Division is leading the search.

Anyone who has information about the whereabouts of the four children, Sangalieva or the suspected vehicle is asked to contact the LAPD West Valley Division at 818-374-7611.

People who see the children or the vehicle and believe they may have located them should call 911.

Anonymous information can also be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

As of the latest public updates, authorities had not announced that the four children had been located. The investigation remains active.

Authorities are urging the public not to attempt to intervene themselves, but instead to immediately contact law enforcement with any information that could help investigators locate the children safely.