SAFE Alert issued for missing 30-year-old Phoenix man

Authorities search for Alstolfo Marquez Iturralde, who was last seen on Saturday morning.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Authorities in Phoenix have issued a SAFE Alert for Alstolfo Marquez Iturralde, a 30-year-old man who was last seen on Saturday around 6 a.m. near 32nd and Van Buren streets. Iturralde suffers from a medical condition that may cause him to become disoriented or confused.

Why it matters

SAFE Alerts have replaced Silver Alerts in Arizona as a way to quickly spread information about missing persons who are 65 and older or have dementia or developmental/cognitive disabilities. This alert for a younger individual with a medical condition highlights the importance of these alerts in helping locate vulnerable missing persons.

The details

Iturralde is described as 5 feet, 4 inches tall and 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie with 'GAP' in white lettering, light blue jeans, and black Adidas shoes. Authorities are encouraging anyone with information about his whereabouts to call 911.

  • Iturralde was last seen on Saturday around 6 a.m.

The players

Alstolfo Marquez Iturralde

A 30-year-old man from Phoenix who was reported missing on Saturday.

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What’s next

Authorities are actively searching for Iturralde and urge the public to call 911 if they have any information about his whereabouts.

The takeaway

This SAFE Alert highlights the importance of these systems in helping locate vulnerable missing persons, even those who are younger than the typical Silver Alert criteria.