Texas Amber Alert Canceled After 8-Year-Old Girl Found Safe

What Happened in Simple Terms

Imagine you’re playing at the park and suddenly can’t find your best friend. That’s kind of what happened in San Antonio, Texas, but with a much scarier twist. An Amber Alert is like a super-loud alarm that goes out to everyone — phones, TV, radio, highway signs — when a child goes missing and police think they might be in danger.

Good news first: The little girl has been found safe, and the alert has been turned off.

The Timeline: What We Know

1. Saturday Night (Around 11:45 PM)
   Leanna Contreras, an 8-year-old girl, was last seen in the 5600 block of Evers Road in San Antonio.

2. Sunday Morning
   Texas authorities issued a statewide Amber Alert — meaning the whole state was on the lookout.

3. Around 10:45 AM Sunday
   The Leon Valley Police Department announced: Leanna was found safe, and the Amber Alert was canceled.

Who Was Involved?

The Child: Leanna Contreras

• Age: 8 years old
• Height: 4 feet 9 inches
• Weight: 54 pounds
• Hair: Brown
• Eyes: Brown
• Description: White female

The Suspect: Marco Lopez

• Age: 30 years old
• Height: 5 feet 4 inches
• Weight: 160 pounds
• Hair: Brown
• Eyes: Brown
• Description: White male
• Vehicle: Silver 2017 Ford Focus
• License Plate: Texas TTP1016

Important: Even though the alert is canceled, if you ever see a child or person matching a missing person description, call 911 right away. You could save a life.

What Should You Do If You See Something?

If you ever get an Amber Alert on your phone or see a missing child poster:

1. Don’t ignore it.
2. Look around. Check the car, the person, the license plate.
3. Call 911 immediately.
4. Tell them: Where you are, what you saw, and which direction they went.
5. Do not chase or confront anyone. Let police handle it.

You don’t need to be a hero. Just be a good witness.

Why Amber Alerts Matter

• They’re only used when police believe a child is in serious danger.
• They reach millions of people in seconds.
• Regular people like you have helped find missing kids just by paying attention.

Summary

• An 8-year-old girl named Leanna Contreras went missing Saturday night in San Antonio.
• A statewide Amber Alert was issued Sunday morning.
• Police were looking for Marco Lopez, 30, driving a silver 2017 Ford Focus (TX plate TTP1016).
• By 10:45 AM Sunday, Leanna was found safe.
• The alert was canceled.
• Always call 911 if you see something related to a missing child.

FAQ: Questions You Might Have

What is an Amber Alert?

It’s an emergency message sent to phones, TV, radio, and highway signs when a child is abducted and believed to be in danger. It’s named after Amber Hagerman, a 9-year-old girl who was kidnapped and murdered in 1996.

Why was this alert sent to the whole state?

Because the suspect had a car and could have driven anywhere in Texas. Police wanted everyone watching.

What happens after a child is found?

Police confirm the child is safe, the alert is canceled, and investigators keep working to understand what happened and press charges if needed.

Can I opt out of Amber Alerts on my phone?

Technically yes, but please don’t. These alerts save lives. They’re rare, loud for a reason, and only used in real emergencies.

How can I help in the future?

• Keep alerts turned ON.
• Share missing child posts from official sources (police, DPS, NCMEC).
• Teach your kids safety rules (don’t go with strangers, check with a trusted adult first).

Source: Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Original reporting by: FOX 7 Austin (KTBC)