Washington County, Oregon – Authorities are urgently searching for two young children who were reportedly abducted by their non-custodial mother. A statewide AMBER Alert has been issued in Oregon for 3-year-old Zimaya Moore and 2-year-old Michael Qualls, both of whom were last seen in the company of their biological mother, 26-year-old Trayviana Shoulders.
According to officials, Shoulders does not have legal custody of the children and is believed to have taken them without authorization. The children were reportedly taken sometime earlier this week, prompting law enforcement to activate the AMBER Alert system in hopes of securing their safe return as quickly as possible.
Authorities believe Shoulders is not acting alone. She is said to be accompanied by 29-year-old Adan Osman Abdi, who has been identified as the male driver in the abduction. It is unclear at this time what vehicle they are traveling in, but both suspects and the children may be on the move and attempting to evade law enforcement.
Descriptions of the Missing Children:
- Zimaya Moore
- Age: 3
- Gender: Female
- Description: Details about clothing and appearance were not immediately available.
- Michael Qualls
- Age: 2
- Gender: Male
- Description: No additional identifying information has been released at this time.
Officials are treating the situation with the utmost urgency, stressing the importance of public awareness and vigilance. The AMBER Alert system, designed for exactly these types of high-risk child abduction cases, mobilizes law enforcement agencies and the public to act quickly in locating the children before they can be moved farther away or harmed.
Suspect Information:
- Trayviana Shoulders
- Age: 26
- Relationship: Biological mother of both children
- Custody Status: Does not have legal custody
- Adan Osman Abdi
- Age: 29
- Role: Male driver accompanying Shoulders
At this time, authorities are asking anyone who sees the individuals involved, or who has any relevant information, to call 911 immediately. Tips can also be directed to the Washington County AMBER Alert hotline at 503-846-2665. Law enforcement has warned the public not to approach the suspects but to report any sightings as soon as possible.
The safety of Zimaya Moore and Michael Qualls is the top priority, and time is of the essence in this investigation. Investigators are working diligently to track leads and are asking the public to be alert, especially in the surrounding areas and neighboring states.
More updates will be provided as additional information becomes available. For now, law enforcement officials remain focused on one goal: bringing Zimaya and Michael home safely.
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