Amber Alert Issued After Newborn Found Deceased in Monterey County
An Amber Alert was issued for a 14-year-old girl traveling with her father after a newborn was found dead on a roadside in rural Monterey County.
Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, September 7, 2026 —
An Amber Alert has been issued for a 14-year-old girl who is believed to be traveling with her father. The alert was initiated following the discovery of a deceased newborn on a roadside in rural Monterey County.
Authorities have not yet released specific details regarding the circumstances surrounding the newborn’s death or the exact location where the infant was found. The connection between the 14-year-old girl, her father, and the deceased newborn remains a subject of active investigation. Details about the time of the discovery or when the Amber Alert was issued were not immediately available.
The Amber Alert system is a critical tool used by law enforcement to disseminate information about missing or abducted children to the public. The issuance of an alert typically signifies a belief by law enforcement that a child is in danger. Further information regarding the criteria for the alert in this specific case, such as the designation of the father as a person of interest or suspect, has not been disclosed.
Law enforcement agencies in Monterey County are leading the investigation. The public is urged to report any sightings or information related to the 14-year-old girl or her father to the authorities. Information regarding the father’s identity or any description of the vehicle they may be using was not provided in the initial alert details. The case is ongoing, and additional updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
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