The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), through its Child Welfare Division, is urgently seeking public help to locate 11-year-old Sophia Alonzo, a child currently in foster care who went missing from Portland on August 28. Authorities are deeply concerned for her safety and have issued an alert as efforts continue to find her.
Description and Details of Sophia Alonzo
Sophia stands approximately 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighs around 125 pounds. She has distinctive light brown, short, curly hair and striking green eyes. Given her young age and circumstances, the authorities emphasize that she may be in danger and need immediate assistance.
Current Investigation and Whereabouts
The Portland Police Bureau is leading the investigation and managing the case with the reference number 25-2355466. Additionally, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children is involved and has assigned case number 2059723 to Sophia’s disappearance.
Law enforcement suspects Sophia might be in or near the Scott Mountain Apartments complex, which is located on Southeast Aspen Summit Drive in Portland. This area is a focus point for ongoing search efforts.
Call for Public Assistance
The Oregon Department of Human Services strongly urges anyone with information about Sophia’s whereabouts to contact the Oregon Child Abuse Hotline immediately at 1-855-503-SAFE (7233). The hotline operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, ensuring that calls can be made at any time.
The public is reminded that the Hotline is a crucial resource not only for this case but also for reporting any abuse involving children or adults throughout Oregon.
Community Impact and Ongoing Support
The disappearance of a child in foster care raises significant concern for community safety and child welfare. This case highlights the vulnerability of children in foster systems and the critical need for vigilance and compassion from the public.
Authorities remain committed to using all resources necessary to locate Sophia promptly and to ensure her safety and well-being. Meanwhile, community members are encouraged to remain alert and report any useful information to support the search efforts.
