BEAVERTON, Ore. â An AMBER Alert is active for 3-year-old Joshua Ovalles after authorities said he was taken from Beaverton, Oregon, on October 6, prompting an urgent search focused on a white Mercedes SUV and the woman last seen with him.
Beaverton Police said Joshua was last seen at about 10:05 a.m. near SW Western Avenue and SW Beaverton Hillsdale Highway. Investigators believe he was with Mari Martinez in a 2022 white Mercedes SUV with Oregon license plate MAMIII. The AMBER Alert also identifies the vehicle as a Mercedes GLB.
Anyone who sees Joshua, Martinez or the vehicle is urged to call 911 immediately. The Oregon AMBER Alert system also uses the statewide tip line 1-866-5AMBER5 (1-866-526-2375).
Joshua Ovalles Last Seen in Beaverton
Joshua is described as approximately 3 feet tall and 40 pounds, with brown eyes and blonde-brown hair.
Police released photographs of Joshua and Martinez as authorities widened the search. The last confirmed location publicly identified by investigators is the area around SW Western Avenue and SW Beaverton Hillsdale Highway in Beaverton.
For people scanning traffic, the most distinctive detail may be the vehicle: a white 2022 Mercedes GLB/SUV with Oregon plate MAMIII.
Mari Martinez Identified in AMBER Alert
Martinez has been identified in reporting as Joshua’s mother. Local reports citing Oregon State Police describe her as his non-custodial parent and say authorities had information about previous threats of harm toward her children.
Those claims should be understood as information attributed to law enforcement. Police have not publicly released a detailed account of the custody circumstances or the events immediately preceding Joshua’s disappearance.
Authorities have also not provided enough verified public information to support speculation about where Joshua may have been taken. Readers should rely on police updates rather than unverified social-media claims.
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Oregon AMBER Alert Signals Serious Safety Concerns
An AMBER Alert is not issued for every missing-child case. According to the Oregon State Police AMBER Alert program, law enforcement must confirm that a child has been abducted and believe the child faces imminent danger of serious bodily harm or death.
Authorities must also have enough descriptive information about the child, suspect or vehicle for broadcasting the alert to have a reasonable chance of helping locate them.
Oregon’s AMBER Alert guidance specifically says the system is not intended for an ordinary custody dispute unless there is evidence the child faces imminent danger. That gives additional context to the decision to activate the statewide alert in Joshua’s case.
Timeline of the Search for Joshua Ovalles
October 6, around 10:05 a.m.: Joshua was last seen near SW Western Avenue and SW Beaverton Hillsdale Highway with Martinez and the white Mercedes.
October 7: Beaverton Police appealed publicly for help, and the Oregon AMBER Alert began circulating Joshua’s photograph, Martinez’s information and the Mercedes description.
October 8: The search remained a developing public-safety story based on the latest information available when this article was prepared.
One early local report described Joshua as last seen Monday morning, while the AMBER Alert information gives the specific date as October 6. Readers should use the precise date and time in the alert rather than the conflicting weekday reference.
White Mercedes With Oregon Plate MAMIII Sought
The vehicle can provide investigators with a moving search target even when Joshua cannot be clearly seen. A license plate sighting, surveillance-camera image or reliable report of the Mercedes’ direction of travel could help police reconstruct its movements after leaving Beaverton.
Anyone who believes they see the vehicle should avoid following or confronting it. If it can be done safely, note the location, time and direction of travel before contacting law enforcement.
Missing-person investigations can change quickly as police receive new tips. Swikblog has also reported on the search for missing Alyssa Smith and the Ryker Lee missing-person case, both of which show how public appeals and new investigative information can rapidly alter the focus of a search.
Public Asked to Report Sightings Immediately
If you see Joshua Ovalles, Mari Martinez or the white Mercedes with Oregon plate MAMIII, call 911 immediately or use the AMBER Alert tip number 1-866-5AMBER5.
Oregon State Police advises callers to provide as much information as possible, including where the vehicle was seen, when it was spotted and which direction it was traveling.
People should not attempt to approach the vehicle or intervene themselves. Official police and AMBER Alert updates should take priority over screenshots, reposts or unverified claims circulating online.
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