The Sacramento Police Department is actively searching for Maddie Sánchez, a 21-year-old transgender woman reported missing since September 16.
Timeline of the Disappearance in Sacramento
Maddie Sánchez was last officially seen around 2:00 p.m. on September 16, when she was captured on-camera walking away on foot, according to the Sacramento Police Department. A missing person report was filed with local authorities two days later on September 18. Sánchez’s mother, speaking from Mexico, stated that the last direct contact she had with her daughter was through a Facebook Messenger message sent via computer on the day of her disappearance. According to the family, Sánchez indicated in communications that she was at a public library. Loved ones note she left behind crucial personal belongings, including her documents, passport, bank cards, and money, carrying only her birth certificate.
Police Investigation and Family Appeals
Investigators with the Sacramento Police Department stated they have checked local hospitals, the county jail, and other facilities as part of the ongoing search. While the family and friends have urged the public and authorities to review additional digital information and tips, police officials have stated they have no verified evidence placing Sánchez at the central library, maintaining that her last known movement tracked by investigators remains on the street. Law enforcement encourages anyone with direct information regarding Sánchez’s whereabouts to contact the Sacramento Police Department emergency line immediately. Authorities have confirmed that no suspects have been identified in the case.
Extortion Attempts Target Distressed Family
Alongside the search efforts, Sánchez’s family has faced secondary victimization by scammers seeking to exploit their distress. Sánchez’s mother reported receiving malicious phone calls and messages from individuals falsely claiming to hold her daughter and demanding monetary deposits for her return.
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