AMBER Alert Issued for Los Angeles, CA
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NOAA issued it on May 4, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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An AMBER Alert for a child abduction emergency has been issued in Los Angeles, California, with authorities seeking immediate public assistance.
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- Record type
- Child Abduction Emergency
- Affected area
- Los Angeles, CA
- Issued
- May 4, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS National Office
The warning type, named area, and issue time define this record. Confirm all three against the original agency notice before treating it as current.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Los Angeles, CA.
Alert Details
The alert is a Child Abduction Emergency, issued by the California Highway Patrol on behalf of the Los Angeles Police Department. It was sent on April 25, 2026, at 11:01 PM PDT and is effective immediately.
Affected Areas
The alert affects Los Angeles, CA, as specified in the area description.
What You Should Do
If the child, suspect, or vehicle is seen, residents are instructed to call 9-1-1 immediately.
Expected Conditions
No weather-related conditions are provided in the alert.
Timeline
The alert is effective from April 25, 2026, at 11:01 PM PDT and expires on April 26, 2026, at 1:01 AM PDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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