Father Arrested in Daughter's Disappearance Case

Jeffrey Chao, the father of 15-year-old Alison Jillian Chao, was arrested on Friday on charges of child abduction, conspiracy, and falsifying a police report following his daughter's disappearance on July 16 in Monterey Park. Alison was found safe outside ABC7's office in Glendale after being missing for about a week, during which she was last seen riding her bike toward her aunt's home. The case has garnered significant public attention, especially since the Chao family is undergoing a contentious divorce and custody battle, with the mother recently awarded full custody. Following her discovery, Jeffrey Chao expressed gratitude to the community for their efforts in finding Alison. However, police investigations are ongoing, and the motive behind the alleged abduction remains unclear. The Monterey Park Police Department emphasized their commitment to the safety of the community as they continue to investigate this troubling case.