Albuquerque –
The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office urgently seeks public assistance in locating missing 12-year-old, Angelique Montoya. Angelique was last seen in the area of Jerry Rd SW and Tapia Bvld SW on January 1, 2025. It is unknown what she was wearing at the time. Due to her age, law enforcement is concerned for her safety.
Name: Angelique Montoya
Age: 12
Height: 5′ 1″
Weight: 140
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Brown
If you have any information, please call Missing Persons Detectives at 505-720-7729.
For people wondering about an Amber Alert, and why one has not been issued, each state has a set of criteria that must be met for one to be issued. Each state’s criteria typically mirrors guidelines recommended by the Department of Justice. In New Mexico, the police agency responsible for issuing Amber Alerts is the New Mexico State Police. Per the NMSP website, the investigating agency, in this case BCSO, they must meet all criteria before one can be issued.
You can read the general criteria here: https://www.dps.nm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Amber-Alert-Checklist-for-Law-Enforcement-Agencies.doc
UPDATE:
As of 11:30 PM on January 2, 2025, Angelique Montoya has been safely located. Thank you to everyone who shared this alert.
