Albuquerque Police Launched Search for Abducted Teen
Authorities are searching for sixteen-year-old Angeleka Garcia Rodriguez after she was allegedly kidnapped at gunpoint.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Property Crime
The Albuquerque Police Department has initiated an urgent search for sixteen-year-old Angeleka Garcia Rodriguez. She was reportedly abducted at gunpoint from the Pinon Creek Road area by her half-brother, Joshua Garcia.
Why it matters
Law enforcement officials are treating the abduction as a high-priority case given the presence of a weapon during the incident. The suspect, who has multiple felony warrants, remains at large alongside the victim.
The Albuquerque Police Department is currently seeking the suspect, Joshua Garcia, who has multiple outstanding felony warrants. Officials have urged the public to contact the APD Missing Persons Unit at 505-242-2677 with information.
The players
Angeleka Garcia Rodriguez
She is a sixteen-year-old resident of Albuquerque currently the subject of an active police search.
Joshua Garcia
He is the half-brother of the victim and is currently wanted on multiple felony warrants.
Albuquerque Police Department
This is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for investigating the kidnapping in Albuquerque.
The details
Angeleka Garcia Rodriguez is described as five feet tall with red hair and brown eyes. The suspects fled the scene near Pinon Creek Road in a spray-painted black SUV that lacked a license plate.
Timeline
October 6, 2026: The Albuquerque Police Department issued a search for the teenager.
Legal Context
This investigation follows standard procedural patterns established by the Amber Alert system protocols for tracking missing minors. Authorities utilize these methods to coordinate efforts across jurisdictions when a suspect with felony warrants is involved in an abduction.
Residents in the area should remain vigilant and report any sightings of a black SUV without a license plate to local authorities. Police advice emphasizes that the public should not approach the suspects if spotted but should instead call the police immediately.
The takeaway
Maintaining awareness of local police alerts can be vital during active investigations involving missing persons. If you have any relevant information, please contact the authorities as soon as possible to assist in the safe recovery of the victim.
Further reading
For more information on local safety updates, visit the Albuquerque Property Crime page.
