California Highway Patrol Issues Endangered Missing Alert for 10-Year-Old Oakland Girl
A 10‑year‑old Oakland girl disappeared on Sunday evening, prompting the California Highway Patrol (CHP) to issue an endangered‑missing alert in hopes of locating her quickly. The alert, released at 8:00 p.m. PT, names Winter Tolliver as the missing child and urges anyone with information to contact authorities.
According to CHP records, Winter was last seen around 6:30 p.m. near the intersection of A Street and 94th Avenue in Oakland. She is described as a Black girl, 4 feet 11 inches tall, weighing 80 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. At the time of her disappearance she wore a white tank top with blue flowers and purple pants. CHP officials have no suspect in mind and are treating the case as an endangered missing child situation.
The CHP is California’s principal state police agency, responsible for enforcing law on all state highways and for supporting local law‑enforcement agencies. Its endangered‑missing alert system is designed to mobilize the public and accelerate the search for children who are believed to be in danger. Once issued, the alert is broadcast through the state’s emergency notification system and posted on the CHP website, giving residents a clear and immediate call to action.
Oakland, the county seat of Alameda County and the third‑most populous city in the Bay Area, has a long history of community policing and public‑safety initiatives. Local agencies, including the Oakland Police Department, routinely collaborate with the CHP on missing‑person investigations. In this case, the CHP is leading the search effort while Oakland officials monitor the situation.
CHP officials emphasize that Winter is believed to be on foot and that any sighting could be critical. The alert remains active until the child is found or the case is closed. Residents are urged to call 911 immediately if they have any information about Winter’s whereabouts or if they have seen her after the time she was last observed.
The use of endangered‑missing alerts has become increasingly common in California. Law‑enforcement agencies across the state have expanded the use of these alerts in recent years to improve response times and to engage the public. CHP, along with local police departments, shares resources and information to streamline investigations.
Community vigilance is central to the alert’s success. CHP’s public‑safety messaging stresses that even a brief sighting can provide critical leads. The agency’s website and social‑media channels remain on alert for any reports from residents.
At this time, CHP has not released additional details about the circumstances that led to Winter’s disappearance. The agency is conducting a comprehensive search of the area around A Street and 94th Avenue and is coordinating with local hospitals and shelters. The public is encouraged to remain alert and to report any information promptly.
The case remains open, and CHP officials will update the public as new information becomes available. The agency’s priority is to locate Winter Tolliver as quickly and safely as possible.
