- Nicole Pardo Molina, a 20-year-old U.S.-born influencer known as La Nicholette, was kidnapped in broad daylight in Culiacán, Sinaloa.
- Cybertruck video shows a white sedan pulling alongside her, at least two armed men forcing her from the lilac Tesla into the fleeing vehicle.
- Sinaloa prosecutors activated Protocolo Alba and coordinated local, state and federal agencies to search for Molina and identify those responsible.
- Molina holds dual U.S.-Mexican nationality, frequently traveled between Culiacán and Phoenix, and investigators are assessing online rumors about possible links.
SINALOA, MEXICO — Nicole Pardo Molina, a 20-year-old U.S.-born influencer known online as “La Nicholette,” was kidnapped in broad daylight outside a shopping plaza in Culiacán, Mexico, after armed men forced her from her lilac Tesla Cybertruck into a white sedan. Authorities in Sinaloa have activated an emergency search protocol as the investigation continues.
Abduction Captured by Vehicle Cameras
Video recorded by the Cybertruck’s cameras shows a white vehicle pulling alongside Molina as she exits her truck in the shopping plaza parking area. At least two armed men then approach, and she appears to struggle while trying to shut the other car’s rear door and return to her Cybertruck. Moments later, she is forced into the vehicle, which speeds away.
Officials described the incident as an illegal deprivation of liberty and warned that her safety may be at risk.
Search Protocol Activated in Sinaloa
Following the report, the Sinaloa State Attorney General’s Office activated Protocolo Alba, a mechanism used for the immediate search of missing women and girls. Authorities also announced coordination with local, state, and federal security agencies to strengthen efforts to locate Molina and identify those responsible.
Investigators have not publicly announced a motive. Officials have also indicated they are reviewing circulating claims about who may be behind the kidnapping as part of the ongoing investigation.
Background: Cross-Border Life and Growing Visibility
Molina has dual Mexican and U.S. nationality and is widely followed across multiple social platforms, where she shares lifestyle content. She has also been described as traveling frequently between Culiacán and Phoenix, Arizona, where her family lives.
Authorities also disclosed that she operated an online shop selling accessories and clothing. Investigators have not confirmed any direct links between Molina and organized crime, but officials have acknowledged that rumors circulating online are being assessed as part of their investigative work.
Kidnapping Concerns in the Region
The case comes amid ongoing public safety concerns in Sinaloa, where officials have documented a high number of missing-person and kidnapping reports. Authorities have urged anyone with credible information about Molina’s whereabouts to contact local law enforcement.
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