AMBER Alert issued for 12-year-old girl reported missing in north Travis County

February 25, 2026

Law enforcement activated an AMBER Alert Tuesday morning after a 12-year-old girl was reported missing in north Travis County. The Travis County Sheriff's Office announced the alert as officers began coordinated efforts to locate the child.

The alert asks residents and motorists in the north Austin area to remain vigilant for signs of the girl or any suspicious vehicles or people connected to her disappearance. AMBER Alerts push information onto highway signs, phone systems, and media outlets to increase the chances of a prompt recovery.

Sheriff's personnel are leading the search and coordinating with other agencies to canvass neighborhoods and review potential surveillance footage. Investigators have not released the child's name or detailed circumstances while they continue active inquiries and work to confirm leads.

Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Travis County Sheriff's Office immediately, and they stress that even small details can be vital in a child recovery. Callers can reach the department through its nonemergency line or through the tip line provided in the alert.

Community members are asked not to approach anyone they believe might be involved, and to report observations to law enforcement so trained officers can respond. Officials say rapid public response has proved crucial in past AMBER cases, often shortening the time it takes to locate missing children.

The sheriff's office will update the public as new information becomes available, and investigators continue to follow all leads. For now, the AMBER Alert remains active while search efforts continue across north Travis County and surrounding areas.