Found Safe WA - Chiara, 1, & Gabriella Harkness, 22, May be w/David Merino, Mill Creek, Aug 2019

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Woman and 1-year-old daughter missing from Mill Creek may be in danger, police say

Gabriella Harkness, 22, and Chiara Harkness, 1, are believed to be with David Merino, who authorities say has a history of domestic violence against Gabriella Harkness. A protection order was in place, authorities said, and “the manner in which the mother and infant left is unexplained and suspicious.” They were last seen in the 16000 block of 27th Drive Southeast in Mill Creek, police said.

Police described Gabriella Harkness as about 5 feet 9 inches tall, 115 pounds, with brown hair. The baby, Chiara, weighs about 20 to 25 pounds and was last seen wearing a dress with blue flowers.

Merino is about 5 feet 9 inches tall and 180 pounds.

They are associated with a white 2016 Volkswagen GTI with the California license plate 7RYB200.

 

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Police say they may have left with David Merino, Chiara’s father, who has recently made attempts to contact and meet the mother and daughter despite a protection order and a history of domestic violence by Merino against Gabriela.

The suspect may be driving a white 2016 Volkswagen GTI, with California license plate 7RYB200.

Chiara is 1 year old, with brown eyes and black hair. She was last seen wearing a blue flower dress.

Gabriella Harkness is 22 years old, with brown hair and brown eyes, 5-feet-9-inches tall and weighing 115 pounds.

David Merino is 30 years old with brown eyes, black hair, 5-feet-9-inches tall and weighing 180 pounds.

Missing Mill Creek mom, baby may be in danger, police say

 

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From that same linked article: UPDATE (12:10 a.m. 8/27): Gabriella Harkness and her daughter were both found safe by the LA County Sheriff Department.