Silver Alert Issued for a Missing 82-Year-Old Woman NR26028jl

February 18, 2026 

Silver Alert Issued for a Missing 82-Year-Old Woman

Sylmar: The family and friends of Martha Sandoval Montero, along with the Los Angeles Police Department’s Mission area, are asking for the public’s help in locating her.

On February 17, 2026, around 1:20 p.m., Martha Montero was last seen in the 14400 block of Foothill Boulevard. She has not been seen or heard from since, and her family is concerned for her safety. She has dementia and diabetes.

Martha Montero has gray hair and brown eyes. She stands approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs about 120 pounds. She was last seen wearing a black sweater, black pants, and black-and-white shoes, and was carrying a black rolling suitcase.

If you have seen or have any information regarding the whereabouts of Tina McQuiston, please contact the LAPD Mission Area Watch Commander at (818) 838-9820 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.