Amber Alert Issued for Missing Toddler in Los Angeles
Authorities are searching for a 3-year-old girl last seen in the Highland Park area on Saturday evening.
Updated on Oct. 4, 2026 in Toddlers
The California Highway Patrol has issued an Amber Alert for 3-year-old Marieny Calderon, who was abducted from the Highland Park area of Los Angeles. Local officials are asking the public to assist in the search for the child and the suspect vehicle.
Why it matters
The Amber Alert system is a critical tool for local law enforcement to mobilize community assistance during child abduction cases where time is of the essence. Quick public awareness is essential for locating children and ensuring their safe return to their families.
Official alert data indicates the missing child, Marieny Calderon, stands three feet tall and weighs 27 pounds. These identifiers, along with the suspect vehicle description, remain the primary information available to authorities.
The players
California Highway Patrol
The state law enforcement agency responsible for issuing Amber Alerts to mobilize the public during child abduction emergencies.
Los Angeles Police Department
The local municipal agency that initiated the request for an Amber Alert following the reported abduction in Highland Park.
The details
The alert concerns a gray 2019 Toyota RAV4, which was identified as the suspect vehicle with the license plate 9ETY017. The Los Angeles Police Department requested the California Highway Patrol to issue the notification to broadcast this description to residents throughout the area to facilitate a swift recovery.
Timeline
The abduction occurred near S. Avenue 49 and Figueroa Street at 7:35 p.m. on Saturday.
The California Highway Patrol issued the official Amber Alert at 10:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Health Landscape
This activation follows the standard procedural framework established by the Amber Alert program for urgent child recovery. The system is designed to provide immediate, real-time coordination between law enforcement and the public to ensure the safety of minors in dangerous situations.
Residents in the Highland Park area should keep the description of the suspect vehicle in mind and report any sightings to local law enforcement. Staying alert to official emergency notifications is a vital way the community supports child safety and public wellbeing.
The takeaway
Public vigilance is a fundamental component of the Amber Alert system's success in protecting local children. If you have information regarding the gray 2019 Toyota RAV4 or the child, contact the Los Angeles Police Department immediately.
Further reading
For broader information regarding child safety resources, visit our Toddlers section.
