An Amber Alert was issued for 15-year-old Maryuri Gomez Marquez, who was last seen in Plains, Texas, on December 28, 2025. Authorities believe she is with 41-year-old Juan Orlando Garcia Sarmiento, who is wanted by law enforcement on felony charges. The relationship between Gomez Marquez and Sarmiento has not been disclosed by officials.
Gomez Marquez is described as a Hispanic female with brown hair and brown eyes. She is 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs approximately 125 pounds.
Sarmiento is a Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes, standing at 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing 188 pounds. They are believed to be traveling in a black 2010 Ford F-150 with Texas license plate number WGV9997.
The Amber Alert for Gomez Marquez was later discontinued. Texas Rangers received credible information that she and Sarmiento were no longer in the United States. Despite the discontinuation of the alert, law enforcement officials have stated that they believe Gomez Marquez is in grave or immediate danger. The Yoakum County Sheriff's Office and the Texas Department of Public Safety are continuing their investigation. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Maryuri Gomez Marquez or Juan Orlando Garcia Sarmiento is urged to contact the Yoakum County Sheriff's Office at 1-806-456-2377.Last Seen: Dec 27, 2025
