Left: Acosta, circa 1992;
Right: Age-progression to age 30 (circa 2010)
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: November 1, 1992 from Van Nuys, California Classification: Endangered Runaway Date of Birth: August 21, 1980 Age: 12 years old Height and Weight: 5'1, 115 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Hispanic male. Brown hair, green eyes. Acosta has a birthmark on his right hand. He has previously broken his right arm. Clothing/Jewelry Description: A black and yellow striped shirt and black pants.
Details of Disappearance
Acosta was last seen traveling to a friend's home. He never returned home or was heard from again. He is listed as a runaway, but details in his case are sketchy. Acosta's case is unsolved.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 3 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated March 18, 2012; clothing/jewelry description added, distinguishing characteristics updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Los Angeles Police Department
213-485-5381
The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
Child Search Ministries
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