April 12, 2009
Teen still missing two months later
ESCONDIDO ---- Two months have passed since 14-year-old Amber Dubois vanished on her way to school, leaving her family heartsick and without a clue to her disappearance.
"(Sunday) was a very tough day," said Maurice Dubois, speaking on the Easter holiday.
Roughly 30 volunteers again searched for Amber on Saturday, as many have each weekend since she went missing, her father said. No sign of the teen was found.
Amber, a freshman at Escondido High School, was last seen Feb. 13 walking to school along Broadway, just blocks from her home. She was seen with a tall, slender, dark-complexioned young male, according to police.
Her family believes she was abducted by a stranger, noting she never spoke of running away. Police have said they have no information to prove either theory about her disappearance.
Amber's family plans a children's safety event from 1 to 4 p.m. May 24 at their search headquarters at 755 N. Quince St. in Escondido. The day will focus on teaching parents to talk with their children about safety. It will include face-painting, a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities, Maurice Dubois said.
"We're trying to get the emphasis off the sad part," he added.
Volunteers are still needed for weekend searches for the teen, Dubois said. Information about getting involved is available at the family's Web site,
www.bringamberhome.com.
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