Amber Alert Issued for Missing 3-Year-Old in Beaverton, Oregon
BEAVERTON, Ore. (KATU) — Authorities have activated an Amber Alert for a 3-year-old boy from Beaverton, raising concerns for his safety.
Details of the Incident
Joshua Ovalles, aged 3, was last spotted on Tuesday around 10 a.m. in the vicinity of SW Western Avenue and SW Beaverton Hillsdale Highway.
State police report that Joshua was taken by his non-custodial parent, Mari Cruz Martinez. Investigators are probing the situation and are urging the public for help.
Vehicle Description and Possible Locations
Martinez and Joshua may be traveling in a white 2022 Mercedes GLB SUV, identifiable by its Oregon license plate reading “MAMIII.” At this time, law enforcement has not confirmed their direction of travel, but they note that Martinez might have connections to the Cornelius and Beaverton regions.
Physical Descriptions
Joshua Ovalles
- Height: 3 feet
- Weight: 40 pounds
- Hair: Blonde and brown
- Eyes: Brown
Mari Cruz Martinez
- Age: 39 years old
- Height: 5 feet 3 inches
- Weight: 140 pounds
- Hair: Blonde
- Eyes: Brown
Public Assistance Needed
Authorities are asking anyone with information relating to the whereabouts of Joshua Ovalles or Mari Cruz Martinez to contact emergency services immediately by dialing 911 or the OSP tip line at 1-866-526-2375.
