Los Angeles, California — Authorities have activated a multi-county Amber Alert for a 4-year-old girl who was allegedly abducted by her father following the murder of the child’s mother.

Daleza Fregoso was last seen around 4 a.m. on Sunday, May 24, 2026, near Alsace Avenue and Ferndale Street in the Arlington Heights/Crenshaw area of Los Angeles. She is believed to be with her father, 40-year-old Ruben Fregoso.

According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), which issued the alert on behalf of the Los Angeles Police Department, Daleza was abducted by Ruben Fregoso. The pair were initially believed to be traveling in a white 2019 Land Rover Discovery with California license plate 9DAW715. The vehicle has since been located, but both remain missing.

Descriptions:

• Daleza Fregoso: 4 years old, approximately 3 feet tall, weighing 45 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a pink shirt.
• Ruben Fregoso: Approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing around 200 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

Law enforcement sources later confirmed that Ruben Fregoso is wanted in connection with the killing of the child’s mother, whose body was discovered inside a residence in the area. The suspect allegedly fled the scene with the child after the incident.

The Amber Alert has been expanded across Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Diego counties as authorities fear the suspect may be attempting to flee toward the U.S.-Mexico border.

Anyone who sees Daleza or Ruben Fregoso is urged to call 911 immediately. Do not approach the suspect.

This is a developing story. Authorities continue to search for the missing child and suspect. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.