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Missing Houston Woman's Disappearance Sparks Immigration Concerns

12/24/2025

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Sydney Marquez, a 24-year-old woman from Houston, has been missing since December 11.
Her father, Raul Marquez, fears witnesses may hesitate to come forward because of immigration concerns.
Surveillance footage shows Sydney near a southwest Houston shopping center.
The Houston Police Department is investigating leads from local businesses.
Sydney has a history of mental health issues and was off her medication at the time.

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Sydney Marquez, a 24-year-old woman from Houston, has been missing since December 11.
Her father, Raul Marquez, fears witnesses may hesitate to come forward because of immigration concerns.
Surveillance footage shows Sydney near a southwest Houston shopping center.
The Houston Police Department is investigating leads from local businesses.
Sydney has a history of mental health issues and was off her medication at the time.