Ava Garcia, a 16-year-old Hispanic girl, has been missing from Lancaster, California, since March 17, 2026. She is 5 feet, 4 inches tall, about 140 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Ava was new to the Lancaster area and last seen at Dimondale Adolescent No. 2.

Family reports say Ava left the facility with her roommate to attend a party; the roommate later returned without Ava and she has not been seen or heard from since. At the time of her disappearance Ava was wearing a distinctive cheetah print bodysuit with long sleeves and long legs. Her case is listed in NCIC/Namus under number NC999661078.

Ava’s family is deeply concerned for her welfare. If anyone has information that could help locate Ava, please contact the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station at 661-948-8466.