Israeli women missing in Austria stocked up on large sum of cash, deleted location data, police find
Initial police investigation into the disappearance of Mali and Liel Yahalomi suggests that there are indications that the two were not kidnapped and may have left their apartment voluntarily; Police are operating command centers both in Israel and abroad
Israeli police are investigating the disappearance of Mali Yahalomi, 50, and her daughter Liel, 23, who vanished in Vienna, Austria, since Friday. Initial findings suggest the women may have voluntarily left their apartment, rather than being abducted. Police are examining evidence that cell phones were erased of location data shortly before their disappearance and are exploring the possibility that the mother and daughter obtained a large sum of cash.
Israeli police are operating command centers in both Israel and Austria, working around the clock under the direction of Police Commissioner Insp. Gen. Danny Levy. Vienna police have stated there is "no indication of a criminal offense" at this stage, believing the incident is not a crime being committed. Family members reported the women missing to police on Sunday, providing location tracking data, but did not receive updates from authorities. The women, who observe the Sabbath, were last seen near Vienna's city train station on Shabbat.
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