Endangered Missing Alert Issued for 14-Year-Old Aaliyah Sanchez

Endangered Missing Alert issued for 14-year-old Aaliyah Sanchez

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation has activated an endangered missing alert for 14-year-old Aaliyah Sanchez, a white female with red hair and brown eyes. She is about 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighs about 120 pounds.

Sanchez was last seen on May 21, 2026, at approximately 8:30 p.m. in the 10700 block of Albion Street in Thornton, Colorado. She has possible medical concerns. At the time she was last seen, she was wearing a black shirt, dark blue jeans, and red and black Nike shoes.

Law enforcement is concerned for her safety. If seen, please call 9-1-1 or the Adams County Sheriff's Office at 303-288-1535.

Additional information is available at cbi.colorado.gov/alerts.

May 22, 2026 at 12:02 PM Police

Students Visit Greeley-Weld County Airport

Students from James Madison STEAM Academy visited the Greeley-Weld County Airport last week. They met people who fly rare historic planes and learned about aviation careers.

Jun 26, 2026 at 3:20 AM

Brighton Rec Center hosts Adult Night at Oasis Friday

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Jun 24, 2026 at 9:20 PM

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Brighton Fire, Police Trade Radios for Ribs

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Brighton District Library Seeks Youth Book Donations

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Jun 24, 2026 at 9:20 PM

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Jun 24, 2026 at 9:20 PM

Woman Dies in Greeley Two-Vehicle Crash

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Jun 24, 2026 at 12:20 PM

Brighton shares history of Barr Lake

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Jun 23, 2026 at 12:20 AM