Avondale Police and the Arizona Department of Public Safety issued a Turquoise Alert Tuesday night for Isabella Comas, a 21-year-old reported missing under
worrisome circumstances. Last spotted around 3 p.m. Sunday near 111th Avenue and Van Buren Street, Comas drove a red 2011 Hyundai Sonata with Arizona plate 2EA6LW. Friends raised alarms when she missed picking up a coworker Monday, and her phone went unreachable despite tracking efforts. Described as a 5'3", 110-pound Hispanic or Latino woman with pink hair and brown eyes, she wore a baggy navy-blue shirt, blue pants with a white stripe, and possibly sandals. The Turquoise Alert, known as "Emily's Law," fills gaps for endangered people under 65, especially tribal members, unlike Amber Alerts for child abductions.
🚨 ARIZONA TURQUOISE ALERT – MISSING 🚨
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The Avondale Police Department is searching for Isabella Comas (21), who has been reported missing and may be in danger.
👤 Missing: Isabella Comas
📅 DOB: 07/25/2004
📍 Last Seen: Sunday,… pic.twitter.com/8k8IOVSTDh— Missing In America Network 🇺🇸 (@missingNamerica) January 14, 2026
DPS activated it after leads dried up, pushing details via highway signs, social media, and broadcasts. Trends like "what is turquoise alert" and "Isabella Comas" spiked nationwide. Authorities stress public vigilance could bring her home safe. Anyone spotting her or the vehicle should contact Avondale PD at 623-333-7001 immediately.
Turquoise Alert Explained
Arizona launched the Turquoise Alert in July 2025 to spotlight missing endangered adults. It honors Emily Pike, a San Carlos Apache tribal member murdered after vanishing. Law enforcement requests activation when standard searches stall and danger looms.
DPS coordinates blasts on ADOT signs, wireless alerts, and apps if a vehicle is involved. Unlike Silver Alerts for seniors, it covers ages up to 65 without cognitive issues. Tribal advocates pushed it to address overlooked Indigenous cases.
The system demands five criteria: confirmed disappearance, public info aiding recovery, and federal emergency access. First used weeks after rollout, it underscores gaps in prior protocols. Comas' case fits squarely, prompting swift statewide push.
Comas Vanishes Without Trace
Isabella Comas skipped work and a routine favor, setting off urgent checks. Her cellphone pinged via tracking, yet no contact followed. Friends scoured usual spots to no avail. Avondale detectives canvassed the Van Buren area Sunday afternoon. Witnesses recalled the red Sonata but nothing more. No signs of struggle emerged, heightening fears of foul play.
DPS troopers joined, verifying plate details for broadcasts. Pink hair makes her distinctive amid routine traffic. Investigators hold slim hope the alert jars loose witnesses. This marks routine worry turning critical fast. Comas' independence clashes with sudden silence. Public tips often crack such cases wide open.
Emily Pike's tragedy in 2025 birthed this tool, per DPS records. Her group's home oversight failures spotlighted systemic voids. Lawmakers fast-tracked "Emily's Law" for broader reach.
