FBI involved in ‘continuous’ search for missing south Austin mom, infant; no person of interest
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AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police are “continuously searching” for a missing south Austin mom and her infant daughter while leaving every possibility open on their whereabouts.
Heidi Broussard and her daughter Margot Carey
have been missing since Thursday. Margot, who was born Nov. 26, turned three weeks old Tuesday.
Police say the pair was last seen around 7:30 a.m. Thursday at Cowan Elementary School. Police believe they went back to their home in the area of West William Cannon Drive and South First Street after they went to the elementary school, but they haven’t been seen since.
APD says currently there isn’t a person of interest in the case as they continue to interview family and friends.
“We don’t have a person of interest right now. To be completely honest, anything is possible at this time,” Detective Brad Herries with APD Violent Crimes said Tuesday.
The FBI’s Child Abduction Deployment Response team is assisting with the investigation, but APD is making it clear the FBI’s help isn’t an indication of what may or may not have happened to Broussard and her baby.
The Texas Rangers are also assisting in the investigation.
“At this time, we have no reason to believe Broussard nor the baby are harmed. We are still looking for them in a search and recovery manner,” Det. Herries said.
Police say electronic devices are being continually monitored for activity or tips.
Police say they’ve received numerous tips over the five days and are asking that all tips be submitted to the Austin Police Department at 512-974-5250.