Silver Alert Issued for a Missing 78-Year-Old Woman NR26024ne

February 15, 2026    NR26024ne

UPDATE

Ms. Perez had been found in good health and reunited with her family.

Los Angeles: The family and friends of Margarita Perez and the Los Angeles Police Department’s Northeast Area are asking for the public’s help in locating her.

On February 11, 2026, around 12:00 p.m., Ms. Perez was last seen at her home in the 1300 block of North Alvarado Street in Los Angeles. She hasn’t been seen or heard from since. Ms. Perez suffers from dementia. The family is concern for her safety.

Ms. Perez has grey hair and brown eyes. She stands five feet two inches tall, weighs approximately 100 pounds. There is no clothing description.

Ms. Perez

If you have seen or have any information regarding the whereabouts of Margarita Perez. please contact the Northeast Watch Commander at (323) 561-3211 or dial 911. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.