On April 15, 2026, 17-year-old Kayla Valdez was last seen in Los Angeles, California. Authorities are seeking information regarding her whereabouts and are urging the public to come forward with any potential leads.
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) has since marked Kayla Valdez 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.
Kayla Jolette Valdez is described as a Hispanic female with red hair and brown eyes.
At the time of her disappearance, she was 17 years old.
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children has assigned case number 2084792 to her disappearance. Anyone who may have information concerning the disappearance of Kayla Valdez is encouraged to contact the proper authorities. No further details regarding the circumstances of her disappearance are publicly available at this time.Last Seen: Apr 15, 2026
