East Idaho Falls (83404) Panic: Amber Alert Issued for Missing 12-Year-Old Tatiana Fuentes – LIVE UPDATES

East Idaho Falls (83404) – A tense, heart-wrenching situation unfolded in Idaho Falls, ID, after authorities issued an Amber Alert for 12-year-old Tatiana Fuentes, believed to have been taken from her home in the early hours of July 13, 2025. Police say she left her residence with two adult males and is in “imminent danger.” The alert extended across Idaho, Wyoming, and into Colorado, prompting a massive search effort. Officials confirmed she was last seen around 11 p.m. on July 12 at her East 16th Street home. A Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputy spotted a dark blue 2012 Ford Focus—matching alert details and license plate WBP6759—on Swan Valley Road that same morning. Recognizing Tatiana later helped authorities launch a large-scale investigation. Residents across three states have been urged to assist, with the highway patrol deploying rapid-response teams. This unfolding case has seized regional attention and triggered emergency cooperation among law enforcement agencies.

Key Facts

•  BREAKING: Amber Alert activated after Tatiana Fuentes leaves Idaho Falls home

•  IMPACT: Girl, two suspects; multi-state search launched

•  OFFICIAL SOURCE: “She is in imminent danger,” Idaho State Police said

•  ACTION: Report sightings of the vehicle or suspect to 911 or IFPD (208‑529‑1200)

Hyperlocal Impact

1. Precise Location:
   East Idaho Falls (83404) – East 16th Street, near Swan Valley highway patrol stop

2. Community Connection:

   “We’re all on edge—hoping she’s safe.”
   — Linda Harris, owner, East 16th Café

Local parents and neighbors report heightened alarm following the alert. Tatiana, described as 5’2″, 75 lbs, with dark brown hair, brown eyes, pierced ears, and possibly sporting a temporary butterfly tattoo on her left forearm and “pink Air Jordans,” was believed to be traveling with 18-year-old Marvin Juan Godoy Castillo, possibly from Texas, and another unidentified man in his early 20s. A deputy issued a warning for speeding around 9 a.m. after spotting their vehicle, but only after the Amber Alert was activated did they realize the girl in the back seat was Tatiana. The license plate, vehicle description, and suspect images were quickly broadcast. Multiple law enforcement teams across Idaho, Wyoming, and Colorado responded. Neighborhood watch groups and volunteers joined road patrols, while local schools raised awareness among bus drivers and students.

Exclusive Angle

• WHY THIS MATTERS NOW:
  Child abduction Amber Alerts are most effective within the first three hours—Tatiana disappeared late at night, prompting heightened concern amid rising abduction rates in rural areas.

Crisis Response

• IMMEDIATE RESOURCES:
  » Idaho State Police Tip Line: 911 or 208‑529‑1200
  » Wyoming Highway Patrol: (307) area dispatch
  » Colorado Crime Stoppers: (720)‑913‑7867

• OFFICIAL GUIDANCE:

  “Anyone with information should contact law enforcement immediately.”
  — Sergeant Barclay Idsal, Idaho State Police

Update Log

• 11:00 a.m.: Tatiana reported missing from East Idaho Falls

• 12:00 p.m.: Amber Alert issued by Idaho and Wyoming patrols

• 4:40 p.m.: FOUND SAFE! Tatiana located in Colorado; suspects in custody

This intense Amber Alert triggered a swift, regional response that ultimately led to Tatiana’s safe recovery in Colorado. As the arrested suspects await charges, the community is reflecting on the power of cooperation—and social media alerts—in protecting children. We’ll follow this story closely as more details emerge.