Jeffery Chao Charged with Felony Child Abduction
California father accused of abducting his daughter and falsifying a police report, faces up to five years in prison.
- 15-year-old Alison Chao was reported missing on July 16 and found a week later near a Glendale news station.
- Jeffery Chao was arrested on July 26 and charged with child abduction, conspiracy, and falsifying a police report.
- Authorities allege Chao falsely reported his daughter missing, diverting critical law enforcement resources.
- Alison's mother, Annie Chao, was awarded full custody of Alison on the day she was reported missing.
- Alison is currently in protective custody with the Department of Children and Family Services.