Family dispute turns into missing child investigation in Zaragoza
Alejandro Vaquero keeps his phone in his pocket at all times. He is listening for a signal from the authorities or from someone who might have information about his two-year-old daughter, who disappeared last Friday. The little girl was taken from her home in Zaragoza by her mother, Iryna, and the entire episode unfolded in the Aragonese capital. Vaquero spoke with EL PERIÓDICO DE ARAGÓN, a publication within the Prensa Ibérica group, describing the events as they unfolded and the worry that grips him as a parent.
At the time of separation proceedings, Vaquero and Iryna shared a residence with the child. On that Friday, around 3:30 in the afternoon, the father collected the girl from the nursery. They spent a moment enjoying the pleasant weather in a park in the Oliver neighborhood, and afterward moved on to the homes of the child’s grandparents. Iryna had told him there would be a birthday celebration and that she would call him at a later moment to arrange the return of the minor. The call never came and the two were not present at their usual locations when Vaquero returned home. He reports that she and the child were gone, with bags packed for what seemed to be a longer absence. The father describes a scene of abrupt departure and silent questions that linger without clear answers.
A close look at the situation shows that the National Police examined security footage from the property. The images indicate that the girl left with her father and later, he returned alone to gather more belongings and to ask neighbors for money. Vaquero considers two possible scenarios. One is that the child was left alone in the car during the chaotic moments, and the other involves assistance from another person. This uncertainty fuels the investigation and the tension in the family narrative that surrounds the disappearance.
Emily Vaquero is a young girl whose future, like any parent’s, holds great importance. The father stresses that fear is a constant companion but emphasizes that the priority is the safety and well-being of his child. He imagines worst case possibilities while clinging to hope that the daughter remains in Spain, or at least within reach of authorities who can help reunite the family. The situation includes concerns about potential travel to distant countries and the impact such a move could have on the child’s life, education, and daily stability. The feelings are raw, and the questions are many, but the focus remains on finding the girl and ensuring her safety as soon as possible.
Currently, the case is treated as a missing child investigation with ongoing bureaucratic hurdles. The several agencies involved are working through procedures that can slow progress, and Vaquero remains patient yet frustrated by these delays. Still, he expresses strong confidence in the National Police and the judiciary to guide the process toward a resolution. The family’s priority is the return of the minor, followed by the necessary steps to understand what happened and to prevent a recurrence of such distressing episodes for other families in similar circumstances.
Vaquero has engaged legal counsel to accelerate the search for the minor and to pursue additional measures aimed at locating her as quickly as possible. The aim is to harness every available tool within the legal framework to ensure a swift and thorough investigation. The proceedings reflect the seriousness of the situation and the commitment of the authorities to pursue all viable leads until the child is found and safely returned to her home environment. The emotional toll on the family is profound, yet the process continues with a blend of urgency and procedural care that characterizes modern child-protection investigations in Spain and beyond.
Publicly available information about Emily Vaquero notes her height and physical features, while authorities in Aragon emphasize that coordinated efforts in cases of suspected parental abduction are routine. The response from the regional emergency and security networks relies on established protocols for missing children, with dedicated teams prepared to respond quickly when new information arises. Specialists remind families and communities that every report matters and that even seemingly small details can prove essential to resolving cases. The public is urged to remain vigilant and to share any information that could aid investigators in locating the child and confirming her safety. For those who may have information, the appropriate channels remain open, and official agencies continue to coordinate a careful and humane response to a difficult family crisis. The broader context includes a recognition of the challenges families face when separations occur and the ways in which authorities strive to minimize harm to children in the long run. Attribution: EL PERIÓDICO DE ARAGÓN