CULIACÁN, SINALOA, MX. (THECOUNT) — Nicole Pardo Molina, a 20-year-old Arizona-based OnlyFans model also known online as “La Nicholette,” was reportedly abducted Tuesday outside a shopping center in Culiacán, according to Mexican authorities and reporting by Spanish outlet El País.
Authorities say the alleged kidnapping occurred Tuesday afternoon while Molina was working outside a commercial area in the city. According to initial investigative findings cited by El País, Molina was traveling in a Tesla Cybertruck when three armed men in a stolen white vehicle intercepted her. Investigators say tire spikes were deployed to disable the SUV before the suspects forcibly removed her and placed her into their vehicle before fleeing the scene.
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Video circulating on social media, reportedly recorded by cameras mounted on Molina’s Cybertruck, appears to show several men surrounding her vehicle, grabbing her, and forcing her into the backseat of another car. Law enforcement agencies have confirmed the video is under review as part of the ongoing investigation.
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The Attorney General’s Office of the State of Sinaloa confirmed that a missing persons case has been opened and that Molina is considered a potential crime victim whose safety is at risk. Officials said there is currently no confirmed information regarding her whereabouts. A missing persons poster has been issued as investigators continue efforts to locate her.
According to El País, Molina had been selling clothing and accessories at the location where the abduction occurred. Some of the items reportedly featured images associated with cartel figures, including Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán. Authorities have not confirmed whether those items are directly connected to the motive behind the alleged kidnapping.
Investigators are examining whether the abduction may be linked to criminal groups operating in the region. El País reported that the neighborhood where Molina was working, as well as her father’s hometown, are believed to be under the influence of a rival faction within the Sinaloa Cartel. Officials have not publicly identified any suspects or confirmed a motive but are considering the possibility that the incident may be connected to organized crime activity.
Culiacán, the capital of the Mexican state of Sinaloa, is widely known as a stronghold for powerful criminal organizations and has been the site of numerous high-profile cartel-related incidents in recent years. Law enforcement presence in the city has increased periodically due to ongoing violence linked to rival criminal factions.
El País reported that Molina was born and raised in the United States and that her parents currently live in Phoenix, Arizona. She reportedly traveled frequently between Phoenix and Culiacán, where her family and business interests are based. Authorities have not disclosed whether U.S. law enforcement agencies are formally involved in the investigation at this time.
Molina maintained a large social media following, with tens of thousands of followers across platforms including Instagram and TikTok. According to reporting, she pursued business ventures in Mexico after leaving school and spent extended periods in Culiacán.
The Sinaloa Attorney General’s Office said investigators are continuing to analyze surveillance footage, witness statements, and physical evidence in an effort to identify those responsible and determine Molina’s location. Officials emphasized that the investigation remains active.
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