Four Vietnamese teenagers who were on an exchange program in South Australia have gone missing for a month.
Authorities are scrambling for information about the missing teens after 11th grader Sunny Nguyen, 17, last mysteriously disappeared.
Sunny, who is said to be “shy” and doesn't speak English well, went missing after having dinner with her host family on Monday night.
Her host mother, Mae Zervers, noticed her missing around 11 p.m.
Sunny left with a backpack containing her laptop, important identification documents, and clothes.
Her cell phone was turned off and her social media accounts were also deleted.
There were no signs of illegal entry, and most of his belongings remained in the room.
“He sat next to his cell phone all night, anxiously waiting for a call,” said Zervers' daughter Mary. daily mail.
“We are very worried. Her English is not very fluent and she always relies on someone to translate for her. She will have to struggle alone.
“She had five bags at home, but only brought one home. Two pairs of her shoes are gone, but there are still clothes in her wardrobe and dresser.
“She has important things like her laptop and passport, which she would normally carry with her to use as valid identification. She also has some clothes. But she has left everything else here, including all the medicine, which is very important.”
The Zervers family reported Sunny missing to police at 11:30 p.m. Monday.
Authorities are investigating the disappearances with the possibility that some of the missing youths may have traveled interstate.
However, authorities reportedly do not believe there is a connection between the disappearances.
“All investigation inquiries indicate that some of these young people may have traveled interstate and may still remain there,” South Australian Police said in a statement.
“At this time, we have not seen any research that indicates these young people are in immediate danger.
“South Australian Police are working with interstate police personnel to assist in locating these young people.”
Sunny's host family hopes she will see the news and let them know she is safe.
Leaders in Adelaide's Vietnamese community have suggested the missing students may have been traveling during the school holidays.
Sunny is known to often visit downtown Adelaide, Australia.
Lien Nguyen Navas of the Vietnam Women's Association said, “I hope it's a case of 17-year-olds wanting to get together and go somewhere without telling anyone because school is closed.'' Told.
“I hope so.”
