Santa Clara County Search and Rescue

10/05/2026

Great Training! Thank you, Deputy Simpson

10/01/2026

Please be on the lookout in Santa Cruz.

09/29/2026

Wow, Nice work, Monterey!

09/29/2026

The team searched for her today. Please share this post so others may see that she is missing.

UPDATE: Missing teenager Mia "Alex" Rivas has returned home and is safe.

MISSING PERSON / AT RISK TEENAGER: We’re asking for the community’s help to find 14-year-old Mia “Alex” Rivas.

Alex was last seen on camera at 4:50 a.m. on Monday (today) near N. Tantau Avenue and Stevens Creek Boulevard in City of Cupertino.
She was wearing:
• Black pants
• Black sweatshirt with white stars
• Blue sneakers with rainbow beads on the laces
Alex is described as:
• 14 years old
• 5'8" tall
• 110 lbs
• Brown hair
• Brown eyes

Our Santa Clara County Search and Rescue Team searched the area using canines, but she has not yet been located. Alex is believed to be at risk.

If you see her or have any information about her whereabouts, call 9-1-1 immediately. Please share.

09/27/2026

Lots Happening at Santa Clara Search and Rescue this weekend. Medical Certification, CERT Event, Academy Nighttime Mock search and a Deployment

09/27/2026

Nice additional Post by the Family " He was found this morning - after leaving home for about 24 hrs and spending the night out in the elements all alone, after fallen with bruises and scrapes! Huge shoutouts and special thanks to the MPD, County's Search & Rescue Team and K-9, SJPD, the special person at New Vision Church who found him and reported to the police, EMT, Kaiser emergency hospital for treating him, and this great community near and far for all the loving thoughts, prayers, spreading of words, and many who also joined the search. It took everything and everyone, and our family is grateful for all of you - our community and neighbors of 40+ years! Thank you for giving us back our father, husband, brother, uncle, grandfather. You have all made a difference today - miracle creators - in making today our best day. 🥰

**UPDATE: David has been found and reunited with his loved ones. Thank you to our community for helping spread the word**

Missing Adult - At Risk. The Milpitas Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating an at-risk missing adult.

David Cheng is an 83-year-old Asian male who was last seen at his home near the 100-Block of Meadowland Drive (near Town Center) earlier this morning. Mr. Cheng left on foot and has not yet returned.

Mr. Cheng was wearing a black Adidas hat, blue flannel shirt, dark pants, and black shoes. He is 5' 7’’ tall, weighs 170, and has black hair and brown eyes.

He is considered at-risk due to his age and has conditions that require medical attention. He does not have any cellphone with him

If you see Mr. Cheng please call 911 immediately.

09/24/2026

The past Weekend we had over 130 searchers from around the Bay area assist us in locatiing Larry Nguyen. Larry is still missing. Prayers for Larry, and his family

09/18/2026

Great Work CHP and Fresno County

09/12/2026

Congratulations to members of our SCCSSAR K9 Team on receiving the Ross Donald Good Person Award from the San Jose Police Department.

Kris Black & K9 Annie, Nadene Torres & K9 Bodie, Curt Palm & K9 Rick, and Peg Thompson & K9 Cedar were recognized for their extraordinary efforts searching rugged terrain in the Santa Cruz Mountains and assisting investigators in locating and recovering a missing victim during a complex homicide investigation.

Their dedication, professionalism, and perseverance reflect the very best of our team. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

09/11/2026

Douglas is home safe. Teams are heading home.

**UPDATE: Douglas has been located and reunited with his loved ones. Thank you to the community for spreading the word**

Missing Adult - At Risk

The Milpitas Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating an at-risk missing adult.

Douglas Frank Shreve is a 73-year-old white male who was last seen at his care home near Cedar Wy around 9:20 AM. Mr. Shreve left on foot and does not take public transportation.

Mr. Shreve was wearing a brown cowboy hat, a green long sleeve, navy blue pants, and black shoes. He is 5’ 10’’ tall, weighs 140lbs, bald and hazel eyes.

Mr. Shreve is considered at-risk due to his age, and he has Alzheimer’s, Parkinsons and other conditions that require medication. He does not have any cellphone with him.

If you see Mr. Shreve or have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact the Milpitas Police Department at (408) 586-2400.