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Amber Alert Issued for Missing 14-Year-Old and Father

9/8/2026

Summary

Story summary

An Amber Alert was issued for missing 14-year-old Diana Galvez Ortega and father Sergio Galvez Perez.
They were seen on August 4 near Constitution Blvd in Salinas, driving a Nissan Altima.
Alert ties to August 1 death of “Baby Angelita,” found on Struve Road.
Sergio Galvez Perez faces felony incest, unlawful sexual intercourse and child endangerment charges.
Attorney said no filing has been requested against Diana, who is treated as a victim.

History

Historical Context

The Amber Alert system launched in 1996 after the abduction and murder of nine-year-old Amber Hagerman in Texas. The Texas Department of Public Safety, partnering with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, issued the first 1,000 alerts by 2005, rescuing over 600 victims. Today's Amber Alert for 14-year-old Diana Galvez Ortega mirrors that original framework, mobilizing law enforcement across Salinas, California, and prompting nationwide broadcasts. The precedent shows that rapid, coordinated alerts can pressure suspects like Sergio Galvez Perez, increasing chances of safe recovery and prosecution.

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Story summary

An Amber Alert was issued for missing 14-year-old Diana Galvez Ortega and father Sergio Galvez Perez.
They were seen on August 4 near Constitution Blvd in Salinas, driving a Nissan Altima.
Alert ties to August 1 death of “Baby Angelita,” found on Struve Road.
Sergio Galvez Perez faces felony incest, unlawful sexual intercourse and child endangerment charges.
Attorney said no filing has been requested against Diana, who is treated as a victim.

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