Search underway for two teens missing since last week

BAYTOWN, TX (KTRK) -- Two Robert E. Lee High School students from Baytown haven't been in class and friends and family are very worried something has happened to them.

The mothers of the two teens smiled at a group event Monday as they described them. Mariana Castillo says her son likes "listening to his music and dancing...and girls."

Sharon Bernard said, "Everybody knows them, they are good boys."

But the smiles on the mothers' faces quickly faded to tears as they face the reality before them. Castillo said, "I just want my son back. If anybody knows anything, please let us know. Alex is you are listening, if you hear this, look at everyone here and you are loved."

Bernard adds, "He's never, never, not called me to let me know where he's at. I know somebody has my son. I know he's in danger."

At an apartment complex on Northwood near Garth you could hear friends, family, even total strangers passing out flyers with their pictures, asking for help. Jarvis Morgan, 17, and Alex Chavez, 18, were both last seen by family Wednesday at 8pm. Officers searched the area over the weekend but on Monday more manpower was added with friends, family and the help of Texas Equusearch.

Jarvis is 5'8" tall, weighs 140 pounds, has short black hair and brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a red hooded sweater over a black shirt, red shorts and red shoes. Alejandro is 5'10" tall, weighs 170 pounds, has short black hair and brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a black polo shirt and camouflage shorts.

Relatives believe the two were headed to an apartment complex in a high crime area. Jack Boggess with Texas Equusearch said, "Right now it's just a mystery. We're trying to help the family and the police."

Family members have also told police they believe a female may have lured them here for some reason. Community activist Quanell X said, "These young men did not come in here and disappear off the face of the earth for no reason. We believe foul play is involved."

Baytown police say they have not verified that, but spent the weekend asking questions. The car the two close friends were last seen in was found Monday morning. Police say the 2013 black Nissan Altima was found near the Fred Hartman Bridge and Marina Bay Apartments. The teens were nowhere near the area.

Anyone with information that could help authorities locate these young men is asked to call Baytown police at 281-422-8371 or Baytown Crime Stoppers at 281-427-TIPS(8477). Viewers may also submit anonymous tips online or text keyword Baytown plus their tip to 274637 (CRIMES).