Family pleads for 16-year-old’s return after missing for several days

AURORA, Colo (KDVR) — The search continues for Alexis (Alex) Chhoeun, a 16-year-old who hasn’t been heard from since Monday. 

The family told FOX31 Alex was last seen wearing a red beanie with a black zip-up hoodie, black shorts and white shoes. 

Her father, Paul Chhoeun, said they just want her back home safe. 

“Just not having her home is the most difficult thing and not knowing if she’s safe wherever she’s at,” Chhoeun said.  

Chhoeun said it was a typical Monday when he dropped Alex off at her bus stop that takes her to Vista Peak Preparatory in Aurora. 

“We get a phone call, first period Alex wasn’t in class and then another phone call she’s missing in…