An Amber Alert was issued Sunday afternoon by the California Highway Patrol, on behalf of the Monterey County Sheriff's Office, reaching residents across all of Southern California, including Irvine and the broader Orange County area. The alert seeks assistance in locating a missing and potentially abducted 14-year-old girl, Diana Galvez Ortega, from Salinas.
Diana Galvez Ortega was last seen Friday, at approximately 2 a.m., in Salinas. She is described as standing 4-feet-10 inches tall and weighing 100 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She is believed to be traveling with 38-year-old Sergio Galvez Perez. Mr. Galvez Perez is described as 5-feet-5 inches tall and weighing 170 pounds, also with black hair and brown eyes. No description of his clothing was available. The California Highway Patrol, which disseminated the alert, did not disclose the specific nature of the relationship between Diana Galvez Ortega and Sergio Galvez Perez.
The two individuals are thought to be traveling in a white Nissan Altima. The vehicle has been noted as having no license plates. The Amber Alert was distributed to a wide range of counties, specifically including Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Kern, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego, Orange, and Imperial counties. The inclusion of Orange County means Irvine residents should be aware of the alert and the individuals described.
This Amber Alert is connected to an an ongoing investigation in Monterey County. Monterey County sheriff's officials issued a news release on August 31, indicating that an arrest warrant had been issued. This warrant targets a 14-year-old juvenile and Sergio Galvez Perez, and it is in connection with the death of a newborn infant.
The infant, whom investigators refer to as Baby Angelita, was discovered deceased on August 1 at approximately 8:30 a.m. The location of the discovery was along the 100 block of Struve Road in Monterey County. Upon receiving a report, fire personnel, emergency medical services, and Monterey County sheriff's deputies responded to the scene. Fire personnel confirmed the child was deceased upon their arrival. Following this discovery, sheriff's detectives immediately began a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the infant's death.
Monterey County Sheriff Tina Nieto has provided specific instructions regarding the search. Sheriff Nieto stated, "Detectives have determined that Sergio Galvez Perez is currently concealing the 14-year-old juvenile and preventing law enforcement from locating her." The Sheriff's Office has emphasized the importance of public assistance and has urged anyone who observes Sergio Galvez Perez to contact their local law enforcement agency immediately by dialing 911. Residents are also cautioned against personal intervention; they are advised not to approach or attempt to confront Mr. Galvez Perez under any circumstances.
Irvine residents are encouraged to pay attention to this alert due to its broad geographical scope covering Orange County. Remaining vigilant for the described individuals and the white Nissan Altima, particularly one without license plates, is crucial as law enforcement works to locate Diana Galvez Ortega and Sergio Galvez Perez.
