APD Seeks the Public’s Assistance in Locating a Missing Child

Case:　　 2025-5008704 (Missing Child) / 2025-0931078 (Serious Injury to Child)

Time:　 　9 a.m.  

Location:  5501 Ross Rd. #518

Missing:   Ava Marie Gonzales, Hispanic female, 9 years of age

The Austin Police Department (APD) is searching for a missing 9-year-old child, Ava Marie Gonzales. Ava was last seen by family and friends in December 2017 when she was two years old, in the custody of her mother, Virginia Gonzales. Virginia Gonzales was arrested on 04/24/2025 for Serious Injury to a Child.

APD is seriously concerned about Ava’s welfare given the circumstances in which Ava’s younger sibling was found on 04/03/2025.

Ava Gonzales is described as:

• Hispanic female
• Unknown height/weight
• Straight brown hair
• Brown eyes

Anyone with information regarding Ava’s whereabouts is asked to email: ava@austintexas.gov or provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling: 512-572-8477.

Ava at 1 1/2 years old (April 2017)                        Ava at 2 years (December 2017)

Age progressed photo of Ava today
 

Ava’s last known guardian, Virginia Gonzales (currently in custody for case 25-0931078):

Virginia Gonzales (December 2017)

Virginia Gonzales (April 3, 2025) Bond Forfeiture - out of county warrant  

Virginia Gonzales (April 25, 2025) Injury to a Child, Serious Bodily Injury