CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Five family members who were reported missing have been found safe in Northern Virginia, Chesapeake police shared Thursday.
Police say the family members, two adults and three minors, were last seen Monday before they were found safe. They were reported missing by a concerned family member Wednesday, who said this is not normal behavior.
Before they were found safe, police had asked the public for help in locating the following five family members:
- Alejandra Portorreal Frias: 31, Hispanic female, 5'2" tall and 225 pounds, has brown eyes and black hair.
- Rafael Portorreal Frias: 39, Hispanic male, 6'2" and 190 pounds, has brown eyes and brown hair.
- Genesis Portorreal: 14, Hispanic female, 5'4", has brown eyes and black hair.
- Moises Portorreal: 12, Hispanic male, 5'6", has brown eyes and black hair.
- Isaias Portorreal: 11, Hispanic male, 5', has brown eyes and black hair.
Willy Portorreal, the brother of a previously missing father, Rafael Portorreal Frias, revealed surprising details regarding his family’s recent trip to Maryland, which was inspired by what they perceived as a divine message.
Portorreal stated that after receiving a call from police, he learned that the family had been praying and felt compelled to travel to Maryland. “The police said they got a call from God. They were praying, and God told them to drive to Maryland,” he remarked.
Family members voiced their confusion over the trip's purpose and said they would have numerous questions for the family upon their return.
As the story unfolds, local authorities and community members remain eager to understand the implications of this unusual journey driven by faith.
