Amber Alert Issued for Abducted Los Angeles Toddler
Authorities are searching for a three-year-old girl taken from the Highland Park neighborhood on Saturday evening.
Updated on Oct. 4, 2026 in Toddlers
The California Highway Patrol issued an Amber Alert for Marieny Calderon, a three-year-old girl who was abducted in Los Angeles. The alert followed a request from the Los Angeles Police Department after the child was taken from the area near S. Avenue 49 and Figueroa Street.
Why it matters
Law enforcement officials rely on Amber Alerts to rapidly disseminate critical information to the public during active abduction cases involving minors. These alerts are essential for mobilizing community awareness to help locate missing children in dangerous circumstances.
The missing child is three feet tall and weighs 27 pounds. The suspect is reported to be driving a gray 2019 Toyota RAV4 with the license plate 9ETY017.
The players
California Highway Patrol
This state law enforcement agency is responsible for issuing Amber Alerts across California.
Los Angeles Police Department
This agency serves as the primary municipal law enforcement body for the city of Los Angeles.
Marieny Calderon
She is the three-year-old toddler who is the subject of the active Amber Alert.
The details
The abduction took place at approximately 7:35 p.m. in the Highland Park area. Police have identified the vehicle involved as a gray 2019 Toyota RAV4 bearing the license plate 9ETY017.
Timeline
The abduction of Marieny Calderon occurred at 7:35 p.m. on Saturday.
The California Highway Patrol issued the Amber Alert at 10:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Roadmap
The activation of the AMBER Alert system follows established protocols for child abductions. This response marks the standard emergency procedure for coordinating multi-agency efforts during high-priority missing child cases.
Residents in the Highland Park area should remain vigilant and report any sightings of the gray 2019 Toyota RAV4 to local authorities immediately. Keeping an eye out for license plate 9ETY017 is the most practical way for the public to assist in the ongoing search.
The takeaway
Public vigilance and the rapid reporting of vehicle descriptions remain the most critical factors in the success of an Amber Alert. Residents are urged to prioritize information that helps law enforcement track the movement of the suspect vehicle.
Further reading
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