A family in Dong Nai is in shock after their 16-year-old daughter, an 11th-grade student, suddenly disappeared, blocking all communication and leaving behind only a cryptic message.
Teen Goes Missing After School
On September 29, Mr. Tran My Ha, a resident of Dong Xoai Ward, Dong Nai Province, reported to police that his daughter, Tran Ngoc Anh (16 years old, Grade 11, Dong Xoai High School), had unexpectedly gone missing and might have been lured away.
According to Mr. Ha, on September 27, after school, Ngoc Anh asked for permission to go out for lunch with friends. Her family agreed, but by noon, she had stopped answering calls and did not return home.
The family checked the restaurant where she ate with friends and reviewed CCTV footage. Shockingly, it showed Ngoc Anh leaving in a car with a stranger. Alarmed, the family immediately reported the case to local police.
Taken to Tan Son Nhat Airport
Authorities later tracked down the driver of the vehicle, who confirmed he had driven Ngoc Anh to Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City. During the trip, the girl allegedly told him she was flying to Hanoi where “someone would pick her up.”
The following morning (September 28), Ngoc Anh sent a brief text message to her mother: “Mom, don’t worry about me. I’ve found a job.”
After this message, all calls from her family were blocked. Only calls from unfamiliar numbers would ring, but no one picked up.
Family Fears She Was Lured Into Danger
What raised further concern was that after the family posted missing-person notices on social media, Ngoc Anh sent another message demanding that her mother delete all the posts. When her parents tried to call back, the phone rang but went unanswered.
Mr. Ha expressed deep worry:
“We suspect the person using the phone might not even be our daughter. We fear that Ngoc Anh may have been deceived and dragged into a dangerous environment.”
The family has appealed to the public for help. Anyone with information is urged to contact them at 0961.855.579.
Police Investigation Underway
Local authorities confirmed the case. Leaders of Dong Xoai Ward People’s Committee stated they have directed relevant units to work closely with the family to urgently locate the missing student.
The investigation is ongoing as police coordinate with multiple agencies to verify her whereabouts and ensure her safety.
