The family of a Southern California woman who disappeared after going out for Valentine's Day announced a $5,000 reward on Wednesday for information to help find her.
Erica Alonso's family raised $3,000 on their own over the past several weeks, and an Orange County sheriff's deputy chipped in $2,000, Lt. Jeff Hallock said.
Alonso, 27, was last seen leaving her on-again-off-again boyfriend's home in Irvine about 3:45 a.m. on Feb. 15.
She went out on a lunch date with him on Feb. 14, and later that night befriended another couple at the Sutra nightclub in Costa Mesa, according to Hallock.
The four left together about 1:30 a.m. Feb. 15 to continue partying at Alonso's date's home near Culver Drive and Deerfield Avenue in Irvine, Hallock said.
Alonso and her boyfriend got into an argument, and the other couple left about 3:45 a.m., Hallock said. Alonso left the home about 15 minutes later, and there has been no trace of her since, Hallock said.
On March 25, Alonso's white 2014 Honda Civic EX was found near Cedarbrook and Redwood in the Glenwood Park neighborhood, which is about a mile from her home, Hallock said.
Alonso's family described her as a "good girl" who had never lost contact with him before. There is no indication Alonso was depressed or had any other issues, Hallock said.
Investigators said all statement by the boyfriend have "checked out."
Alonso, who lived with her mother and sister, is described as Latina, about 5 feet 3 and 110 pounds, with long brown hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information should call 714-647-7000, or 714-647-7055. Anonymous tips may be made through Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-TIP-OCCS.
