NewsNBC Los Angeles (KNBC) – LocalJuly 2, 2026United States
Missing Person Alert: Courtney Perrone
Courtney Perrone, a 41-year-old woman facing criminal charges for an attempted kidnapping in Santa Monica, has been reported missing by her family. Her vehicle was discovered abandoned and stripped in Littlerock, California, shortly after she was last seen in Los Angeles in May 2024.
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The disappearance of a defendant in an active criminal case involving an attempted kidnapping has prompted a public search by the Los Angeles Police Department due to concerns for her safety and potential need for medical attention.
Key Facts
- Courtney Perrone was last seen on May 17, 2024, near Exposition Park in Los Angeles.
- Perrone's vehicle, a white 2014 BMW, was found abandoned and stripped near Highway 138 in Littlerock on May 22, 2024.
- Perrone faces charges for an attempted kidnapping of an 8-year-old girl in Santa Monica on August 21, 2024.
- The criminal case against Perrone was placed on diversion in February 2025.
- Perrone is scheduled for a court status conference on February 19, 2027.
- Perrone is described as 5-foot-4, 105 pounds, with black hair, hazel eyes, and specific tattoos including a scorpion on her left forearm.
- The LAPD states Perrone may require medical attention and is considered at risk.
- Perrone has prior out-of-state arrests for assault and battery.
Who's Mentioned
organizationLos Angeles Police Department“The agency investigating the disappearance.”organizationCalifornia Highway Patrol“The agency that located the abandoned vehicle.”personCourtney Perrone“The missing individual and defendant in an attempted kidnapping case.”organizationSanta Monica Police Department“The agency investigating the 2024 attempted kidnapping charges.”locationLittlerock“The location where the abandoned vehicle was found.”locationExposition Park“The area where Perrone was last seen.”