Gwinnett County

Family fears worst in Gwinnett County woman's disappearance

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Family and friends are searching for a missing Gwinnett County woman.

Beatriz Espinoza, 25, was last seen Friday.

She disappeared with her young son, who was later found wandering alone Saturday morning, according to Gwinnett County police.

A large group went to search in the nearby wooded areas Sunday morning. They passed out fliers in the area to ask people to help them find her.

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Gwinnett County police are investigating after they arrived to make a report on her disappearance Saturday night.

Family and friends said they fear that she was kidnapped and is being held somewhere.

"She was supposed to pick up her eldest son from school, the school bus, and she never showed up," Maria Martinez, said. “It’s very unusual. She’s never done anything like that.”