Missing Pechanga Teen Sought In Feather Alert

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Feb. 27, 2026 at 4:49pm

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The California Highway Patrol has launched a Feather Alert for a missing 17-year-old Temecula teenager named Anna Urita, who was last seen on December 26, 2025 in the Wildomar area. A county-wide search is now underway for the Pechanga Tribal Nation member.

Why it matters

Feather Alerts are issued in California to help locate missing Native American youth, who face higher rates of disappearance and trafficking compared to the general population. The Pechanga Reservation is located near Temecula, and the community is deeply concerned for Anna's wellbeing.

The details

Anna Urita, 17, was last seen around 3:30 pm on December 26, 2025 in the Wildomar area, wearing a black shirt, gray sweatpants, and carrying a pink backpack. She is 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs approximately 200 pounds, with brown hair and eyes. The CHP was notified of her disappearance on February 26, 2026 and has now issued a Feather Alert to aid in the search.

  • Anna Urita was last seen on December 26, 2025 around 3:30 pm.
  • The CHP was notified of her disappearance on February 26, 2026.

The players

Anna Urita

A 17-year-old member of the Pechanga Tribal Nation who has been missing since December 26, 2025.

California Highway Patrol

The law enforcement agency that has issued a Feather Alert to help locate the missing teen.

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The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing issue of missing and endangered Native American youth, and the importance of community-wide efforts to locate vulnerable individuals like Anna Urita. The Feather Alert system is a critical tool to raise awareness and mobilize resources to find her safely.