Wide Search For 3 Missing NJ Teens Who Allegedly Stole $8,000

A multi-state search is underway for three missing New Jersey teenagers who may have stolen thousands of dollars from one of the teens' fathers, according to authorities and family members.

The three missing children are all from Bloomfield: Ulises Yance, 16, and Alex Lopez, 15 and Alexa Arenas, 16. Their possible destination was New Mexico, according to the famlies. Ulises's father reported that $8,000 in cash was stolen as well.

Ulises and Alex were last seen Friday at approximately 7:30 a.m.. Alexa, who was described as "endangered," was last seen either Wednesday at 10:30 p.m. or Thursday, according to information provided by family and friends on their missing posters.

Alexas never went to school on Wednesday, and she was speaking about running away about a month ago, according to family and friends. She may have taken her father's mountain bike with her.

The parents have communicated with each other and remain in contact with police, Alexa's father, Carlos Arenas, told nj.com. "Right now, we're just really worried and concerned for her safety," Arenas told the publication. "Whatever problems she may have, we're here for her."

Family and friends are also posting fliers and sharing details on social media in hopes that the missing are located.

Bloomfield police posted an article from TapintoBloomfield that described their appearances: Yance is 5 feet 6 inches, 100 pounds with brown eyes and black hair; Lopez 5 feet 11 inches, 150 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair; and Arenas is 5 feet 4 inches, 165 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair.

Bloomfield also has notified the State Police Missing Persons Unit regarding the case, according to the report.

Anyone with information should call the Bloomfield Police Department at 973-680-4141.

Photos courtesy of Maria Hincapie and Bloomfield authorities