Desiree Madera, a 15-year-old female from Los Angeles, California, was last seen on March 12, 2026. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children has issued an alert for her, and her case number is listed as 2081045. The Los Angeles Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency investigating her disappearance and can be reached at 275-5273.
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) has since marked Desiree Madera as located, and her missing poster has been taken down. NCMEC has not said whether she was found alive or deceased, and no further details about the circumstances have been released.
At the time of her disappearance, Desiree was 15 years old. She is described as having a nose ring on both sides of her nose. When she was last seen, she was wearing a navy polo shirt and blue jeans.
The circumstances surrounding her disappearance have not been publicly detailed.
Authorities are seeking assistance from the public in locating Desiree Madera. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles Police Department or the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Calls to 911 are also appropriate for immediate sightings. The NCMEC provides a platform for submitting tips through their website.Last Seen: Mar 12, 2026
