Amber Alert Issued as Princeton Police Search for Children Taken by Biological Mother

UPDATE:  The children were located safe.  Nazia Ali has been arrested.

The Princeton Police Department responded to a report of a suspicious circumstance on December 20, 2023, at around 11:00 am. According to the report, three juveniles left their residence with their biological mother, 37-year-old Nazia Ali, who lacks legal rights to the children due to bond conditions.

Nazia Ali left the area driving a 2017 black Mercedes-Benz SUV with Texas plates NBV-5334. The three children, identified as 16-year-old Zainab Ali, 7-year-old Ayesha Ali, and 5-year-old Umar Ali, have been entered into the statewide system under an Amber Alert, considering the criteria and nature of the case.

Princeton Police are collaborating with multiple agencies to locate the missing children. Authorities urge anyone with information on the whereabouts of the children or their biological mother to contact Sergeant Crawford at 972-736-3901 or use the TIP411 platform on the official website.

It is noted that Nazia Ali has connections to Carrollton, Texas, and has a prior arrest history. In 2019, she was arrested and charged with abandon endanger child criminal negligence. Authorities are actively seeking public assistance to ensure the safe return of the three missing children.