Victim and suspect in statewide amber alert have been located

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Victim and suspect in statewide amber alert have been located

Update: 2/21/2025 at 11:35 p.m.

SALT LAKE CITY (

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) — The suspect and child in a statewide Amber Alert have been found.

According to Salt Lake City Police, the suspect, Holly Angelina Smith, 32, and her daughter, Josephina Jimenez, were located late Friday evening. The search came after smith allegedly unlawfully took her daughter and fled after a court ordered Smith to turn her daughter over to state custody.

More details about the case are expected to be released on Saturday.

This is a developing story. ABC4 will update this post as new information becomes available.

Update: 2/21/25 at 9:37 p.m.

SALT LAKE CITY (

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) — The search for an 18-month-old baby continues after her mother allegedly abducted and fled with her when a court order was issued.

According to Salt Lake City Police, the suspect, Holly Angelina Smith, 32, allegedly unlawfully took her child after a court ordered her to relinquish her daughter to state custody, Josephina Jimenez. During a presser with the media, SLCPD told reporters that the court had issued the order citing environmental, neglect, and drug concerns.

This order came after an investigation by Utah’s Divisions of Child and Family Services. DCFS later informed SLCPD of the order who began the search for Smith and Jimenez.

Police believe there is serious risk to the child.

At this time, Smiths whereabouts are unknown. The Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD) believes that she is currently being assisted by family members to avoid law enforcement.

She was allegedly seen being dropped off by a family member near 1300 south and the Jordan River Trail. However, officially her last known whereabouts were around the area of 1801 South 900 West in Salt Lake City.

Smith is described as being 5′ 4″ and weighing 100 pounds, with blue eyes and brown hair described as short and unkept. Jimenez was last seen in a brown onesie, and is described as White, 2’6″, 23 lbs. with brown hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information or knowledge of their whereabout is advised to call 911.

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This is a developing story. ABC4 will update this post as new information becomes available.

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SALT LAKE CITY (

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) — An AMBER Alert has been issued for 1-year-old Josephina Jimenez in Salt Lake City’s Glendale neighborhood.

The suspect has been identified as Holly Angelina Smith, 32. She is described as White, 5’4″, 100 lbs, with brown hair and blue eyes. She was reportedly last seen wearing ****** Adidas pants, a light color sweater, and blue Vans sneakers.

The victim is identified as Josephina Jimenez, 1. She is described as White, 2’6″, 23 lbs, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was reportedly last seen wearing a brown onesie.

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Law enforcement officials issue an AMBER Alert under the following circumstances:

Law enforcement believes a child or children have been abducted.

Law enforcement believes the victim(s) face imminent danger of serious bodily injury or death.

The child or children are 17 years old or younger.

There is information that could assist the public in the safe recovery of the victim or apprehension of a suspect.

If you see either the victim or suspect, or have any information regarding their whereabouts, please call SLCPD at 801-709-3000 of dial 911.

No further information is available at this time.

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