Karen Rojas, a 5-year-old girl missing from Duarte, California, since June 2020, was found safe in North Carolina on March 10, 2026, at age 11. She was found enrolled in school under an alias following a six-year investigation. The case involved a custodial dispute where her mother reportedly ceased communication with authorities.

• Discovery Location: Washington County, North Carolina, over 2,500 miles from her home.
• Status: She is safe and has been placed into protective custody.
• Background: She was reported missing in July 2020 from Duarte, California, with the LA County Department of Children and Family Services leading the initial investigation.