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Bella Cardenas

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Bella Cardenas

Case
#2424
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 17, 2026
Orange County Sheriff's Department
Missing Person · Open
131 days waiting

Missing Person: Bella Cardenas

Justice for Bella Cardenas — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.

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Lead #1

Why did Bella leave the group home? Understanding her circumstances may help locate her.

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clue
Lead #2

Has anyone spotted a 5'4", 120 lb Hispanic female with black hair and brown eyes matching Bella's description?

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contact
Lead #3

What was Bella's mental and emotional state before disappearing? Did she have friends or family she might contact?

Bella Cardenas, a 17-year-old girl, ran away from a group home in Orange, California on February 7, 2026. She has not been located since her disappearance nearly four months ago. Anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to contact the Orange County Sheriff's Department.

Case
#2424
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 17, 2026
Orange County Sheriff's Department

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Source Narrative

NamUs case MP159655. Missing person: Bella Cardenas.

Last known contact: 2026-02-07 in Orange, Orange, CA. Circumstances: Bella ran away from group home on 2/7/2026.

Demographics: 17 years, Female, Hispanic / Latino. Physical description: 5 ft 4 in, 120 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.

Investigating agency: Orange County Sheriff's Department | 26-004228 | 2026-06-16.

Timeline of Events

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2026-02-07

Runaway from Group Home

Bella Cardenas ran away from group home in Orange, California. Last known contact on this date.

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Case Information

Incident:February 7, 2026
Last Updated:June 18, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:February 7, 2026
Last Updated:June 18, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 7146477000
You can remain anonymous