AMBER Alert issued for juvenile fugitive suspect after stolen vehicle recovered in Pueblo

PUEBLO, Colo. (KKTV) – An AMBER Alert was issued for 13-year-old Sandra Mendoza of Pueblo Wednesday night after officials said she was in a vehicle when it was stolen.

Just before 8:45 p.m., officials in Pueblo said the stolen vehicle had been recovered, but a teenager was still missing and the suspect was still at large following a vehicle theft in Pueblo.

The teen was described as a 5-foot-10, 100-pound Hispanic female with hazel eyes and black hair. She was last seen wearing a black T-shirt and blue jeans.

At 6:44 p.m., Pueblo police reported the truck was stolen and the teenager was inside.

If you have any information on the teen's whereabouts, call 9-1-1 or Pueblo police at 719-553-2502.

Photos of the teen and suspect can be viewed below.

A suspicious photo is attached below:

This AMBER Alert was sent to the public at approximately 8:49 p.m. Wednesday evening:

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