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MISSING: Mom, 3 kids vanish on Saturday; vehicle found miles away 3 hours later

California police are looking for a Fresno mother and her three children last seen leaving a church in Clovis Saturday morning.

Desiree Wichapool, 39, 10-year-old Jonah, 7-year-old Zipporah, and 3-year-old Lily were reported missing on Sunday, according to Fresno police.

Law enforcement in neighboring Madera County found Wichapool’s vehicle on Highway 41 at about 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, some three hours after the family was seen leaving the church.

Police said Desiree Wichapool may be using the last name Ledezma.

Anyone with information about the family’s location should contact Fresno police at (559) 621-7000 or your local law enforcement agency.

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[Featured image: Desiree, Jonah, Zipporah, and Lily Wichapool/Fresno Police Department]