
The person at the center of this case
Bella Cardenas
Justice for Bella Cardenas — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Why did Bella leave the group home and where might she have gone?
Has anyone reported seeing Bella since February 7, 2026 in Orange County or surrounding areas?
Does Bella have friends or family she might have contacted or attempted to reach?
Bella Cardenas, a 17-year-old Hispanic female, ran away from a group home in Orange, California on February 7, 2026. She has not been located despite ongoing investigation by the Orange County Sheriff's Department. Anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to contact authorities immediately.
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Official wording
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.
Bella Cardenas ran away from group home in Orange, California
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.