The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has issued an active Amber Alert on behalf of the Los Angeles Police Department for 3-year-old Elias Linares Quintanilla, who was abducted on the morning of Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Law enforcement authorities are actively searching for the child and a female suspect who is considered armed and dangerous.
Missing Child Details
Name: Elias Linares Quintanilla
Age: 3 years old
Description: Hispanic male, 3 feet tall, approximately 25 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
Last Seen Wearing: A gray sweater, a red shirt, and blue shorts.
Time and Place of Abduction: Taken at approximately 8:00 AM on Thursday, May 21, in Los Angeles, California.
Suspect and Vehicle Information
The LAPD has identified the alleged abduction suspect as 38-year-old Sonia Quintanilla.
Suspect Description: Hispanic female, 5 feet 6 inches tall, approximately 140 pounds, with blonde hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black sweater and black pants.
Vehicle Description: The suspect was last seen fleeing the area in a gray 2008 Pontiac G6.
License Plate: California plate 6FRP150
⚠️ Warning from Law Enforcement: If you spot the suspect, the vehicle, or the missing child, do not approach them. The suspect is considered armed and dangerous. Immediately call 911 or contact the Los Angeles Police Department.
