Amber Alert Issued for 14-Year-Old Girl in Monterey County

An Amber Alert has been issued for 14-year-old Diana Galvez Ortega, who authorities believe was taken from Salinas and may be traveling with her father, 38-year-old Sergio Galvez Perez. The alert was issued Sunday, September 6, by the California Highway Patrol on behalf of the Monterey County Sheriff's Office.

The Brief

The search is connected to the death of a newborn known as “Baby Angelita,” who was found along Struve Road in northern Monterey County on August 1. Authorities said a postmortem examination found signs of traumatic injury.

Investigators say Perez is accused of sexually abusing his daughter and is the biological father of both Diana and the deceased newborn. He is wanted on multiple felony allegations connected to the abuse investigation.

What We Know

Diana and Perez were last seen around 2 a.m. on August 4 near Constitution Boulevard and East Laurel Drive in Salinas. Investigators recently obtained surveillance video showing the pair together in a white Nissan Altima without license plates. That information helped authorities identify a vehicle and led to the Amber Alert.

Diana is described as 4 feet 10 inches tall and weighing about 100 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes.

Perez is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing about 170 pounds. He also has black hair and brown eyes. The vehicle is a white Nissan Altima with no license plates.

The alert covers Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Kern, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego, Orange and Imperial counties.

The Monterey County District Attorney's Office has clarified that it has not filed criminal charges against Diana. Officials have said she is a victim of severe abuse and that her safety remains a priority.

For additional verified details, NBC Los Angeles has reported on the Amber Alert and the latest statements from authorities.

What’s Next

Authorities continue searching for Diana and Perez. Anyone who sees either person or the white Nissan Altima is asked to call 911 immediately and not approach them.

Investigators are continuing to work with surveillance evidence and other information as they try to locate the teenager and determine the full circumstances surrounding the newborn's death.