Executive Summary
- Missing Person: An Amber Alert is in effect for 15-year-old Maryui Yolani Gomez Marquez.
- Suspect Identification: Police are searching for 41-year-old Juan Orlando Garcia Sarmiento.
- Vehicle Description: The suspect is believed to be driving a black 2010 Ford F150, license plate WGV9997.
- Last Known Location: The teen was last seen on Dec. 28, 2025, in Plains, Texas.
PLAINS, Texas — Authorities have issued an Amber Alert for 15-year-old Maryui Yolani Gomez Marquez, who was last seen in Plains, Texas, on the morning of December 28, 2025. Law enforcement officials are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the teenager and have identified a suspect in connection with her disappearance.
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Gomez Marquez was last seen at approximately 8:00 a.m. in the 300 block of 13th Street. Investigators have identified the suspect as 41-year-old Juan Orlando Garcia Sarmiento, a Hispanic male. Authorities believe he may be driving a black 2010 Ford F150 pickup truck with the license plate WGV9997.
Details regarding the circumstances of the abduction remain under investigation, but the issuance of the alert suggests authorities believe the child may be in danger. Citizens are urged to be on the lookout for the vehicle and individuals matching the description provided by state police.
Public Safety Alert
The activation of the Amber Alert system serves as a critical mechanism for mobilizing the community in cases where law enforcement believes a child is in imminent danger of serious bodily injury or death. The immediate focus for residents in Plains and surrounding regions is the identification of the suspect’s black Ford F150. Officials advise the public not to approach the suspect or the vehicle if sighted, but to immediately contact 9-1-1 or the Texas Department of Public Safety. It is important to note that all individuals named as suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
