A California AMBER Alert issued October 26 sought help locating 6-year-old Joseph Garcia after a reported abduction in Westminster. Authorities identified a suspect and a blue GMC pickup truck.
Authorities issued an AMBER Alert on Monday, October 26, 2026, seeking public assistance in locating six-year-old Joseph Garcia following a reported abduction in Westminster, California. The alert was issued by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) on behalf of the Westminster Police Department.
According to the alert bulletin, Joseph was reportedly abducted at approximately 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 25. Authorities shared identifying details about the child, a named suspect, and a vehicle believed to be connected to the case in an effort to help the public recognize potentially relevant information.
Joseph Garcia: Description Provided in the AMBER Alert
The official alert described Joseph as six years old, approximately 3 feet 7 inches tall, weighing 65 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was believed to be wearing a beige shirt, blue shorts, and black shoes when he was reportedly taken.
Suspect and Vehicle Information
The alert identified Frank Ramirez, 47, as the suspect. It described him as approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing 180 pounds, with black hair and hazel eyes. He was believed to be wearing a gray sleeveless shirt and shorts.
Authorities also identified a blue 1995 GMC Sonoma pickup truck with California license plate 5B30127 as the vehicle the suspect was last seen driving. The alert was distributed across Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Diego counties.
Public Asked to Report Information Immediately
The alert urged anyone who saw Joseph, Frank Ramirez, or the described pickup truck to call 911. Members of the public should not approach or confront the suspect. Instead, they should leave any intervention to law enforcement and report relevant observations to emergency services.
The alert was a time-sensitive appeal intended to circulate identifying information quickly and support efforts to locate the child safely. The California Highway Patrol coordinates the state’s AMBER Alert program with local investigating agencies and media partners.
