Amber Alert Issued for Missing 14-Year-Old in Baby Angelita Investigation
September 7, 2026 – Monterey County Sheriff’s Office officials report that they have requested an Amber Alert for 14-year-old Diana Galvez Ortega as investigators continue efforts to locate her and her father, Sergio Galvez Perez.
The search for Diana and Sergio is connected to the ongoing investigation into the death of Baby Angelita, the newborn child who was found deceased along Struve Road on August 1, 2026. While we understand the public has many questions about the circumstances of that investigation, there are specific details and evidence that we cannot release at this time without potentially jeopardizing the investigation.
As the investigation has continued, detectives located video surveillance showing Sergio Galvez Perez and Diana in the Salinas area in a white Nissan Altima with no license plates. This newly discovered information provided investigators with vehicle information that was not previously available and confirmed that Sergio and Diana were together at that time.
We understand there have been questions about why an Amber Alert was not previously requested. Until this video was located, investigators did not have information identifying a vehicle in which Diana may have been traveling and were also unable to confirm with certainty that Diana and Sergio were traveling together. The vehicle referenced in previous Sheriff’s Office press releases was already in the custody of the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office.
Sergio Galvez Perez is wanted for numerous felony violations involving Diana, in which she is the victim. These allegations are extremely serious and are an important part of why locating Diana and ensuring her safety and well-being remain a priority.
We also understand there has been significant public concern surrounding Diana's circumstances. Diana is 14 years old, and our immediate priority is to locate her and ensure she is safe. We want to make sure her well-being is addressed and that she receives any medical care she may need.
Sergio Galvez Perez is described as a 38-year-old Hispanic male adult, approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall and 170 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
Diana Galvez Ortega is 14 years old and is described as approximately 4 feet 10 inches tall and 100 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to focus on helping us safely locate Diana. If you see Sergio Galvez Perez, Diana Galvez Ortega, or a white Nissan Altima with no license plates that may be associated with them, do not approach them. Call 911 immediately.
This remains an active investigation. Additional information will be released when it can be shared without jeopardizing the investigation.
Source: Monterey County Sheriff’s Office
