Amber alert issued for 6-year-old boy Joseph Garcia abducted in California as authorities search for suspect driving blue GMC pickup truck

An Amber Alert was issued in California for a 6-year-old boy reportedly abducted from Westminster, prompting authorities to seek the public’s help in locating the child and the suspect. The alert included descriptions of the boy and the suspect, along with details of the vehicle believed to be involved.

The case has drawn attention to the search for the missing child, with authorities asking anyone who spots the boy, the suspect or the vehicle to contact law enforcement immediately.

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What happened? Amber Alert issued on October 26

According to the emergency alert issued by the California Highway Patrol on behalf of the Westminster Police Department, Joseph Garcia was abducted from Westminster, California, at around 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2026. An Amber Alert was issued early Monday, October 26, asking the public to help locate the missing child and the suspect.

The alert provided identifying details about Joseph and the suspect, including their physical descriptions, clothing and the vehicle in which the suspect was last seen.

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Who is the missing boy?

Joseph Garcia is described in the Amber Alert as a 6-year-old Hispanic boy. He is approximately 3 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 65 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes.

At the time of the reported abduction, Joseph was believed to be wearing a beige shirt, blue shorts and black shoes. Authorities released these details to help members of the public identify him if they see him.

Who is the suspect?

The suspect was identified as Frank Ramirez, 47, who is described as a Hispanic man. According to the alert, Ramirez is approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds. He has black hair and hazel eyes.

Ramirez was believed to be wearing a gray sleeveless shirt and shorts. Authorities included his name, age and physical description in the alert to assist the search.

What vehicle was the suspect driving?

The suspect was last seen driving a blue 1995 GMC Sonoma pickup truck. The vehicle has California license plate number 5B30127. Authorities urged anyone who spots the child, the suspect or the pickup truck to call 911 immediately. Members of the public should not approach or attempt to confront the suspect themselves.

Where was the Amber Alert issued?

The California Highway Patrol issued the alert on behalf of the Westminster Police Department. Emergency notifications were distributed across Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Diego counties, expanding the area in which the public was asked to watch for the child, suspect and vehicle.

The alert did not provide further details about the circumstances surrounding the reported abduction or specify any relationship between Joseph Garcia and Frank Ramirez, according to the available report.