01-05-2025
Missing at-risk 3-year-old last seen in East Bay, suspect ID'd
(KRON) — The California Highway Patrol issued an endangered missing advisory on Thursday for an at-risk 3-year-old last seen nearly a month ago in San Leandro. A suspect has been identified in the missing person case.
Zaida Carranza Gomez is a 3-year-old described by authorities as 3 feet tall and 22 pounds. Zaida has black hair and brown eyes, CHP said.
Zaida was last seen on April 5 in San Leandro near 159th Avenue and Liberty Street, CHP said. The agency said it was notified on Wednesday.
CHP believes Zaida is a passenger in a 2001/2004 gray Ford Crown Victoria. The license plate number for the vehicle is unknown.
Authorities identified a suspect in connection with the case as 31-year-old Siokifi Pulu. Pulu is 5 feet 9 inches tall and 150 pounds, CHP said. He has brown eyes and brown hair.
If seen, CHP said to call 911.
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