Left and Center: Sarah, circa 1994;
Right: Age-progression to age 18 (circa 2008)
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: March 22, 1994 from Reseda, California Classification: Family Abduction Date of Birth: June 8, 1990 Age: 3 years old Height and Weight: 3'3 - 4'0, 30 - 43 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian female. Blonde to brown hair, brown eyes. Sarah has a birthmark on her stomach. Some agencies spell her middle name "Melouk."
Details of Disappearance
Sarah was abducted from her Reseda, California home on March 22, 1994, by her non-custodial mother, Fereshteh Fairy Amiri. A photograph and vital statistics for Fereshteh are posted below this case summary. A Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warrant for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution was issued for her on July 24, 2002, more than eight years after she abducted Sarah. Neither of them has never been heard from again. Sarah and Fereshteh may be living in Iran. Sarah's father was awarded sole custody of her on April 4, 1994, a week and a half after her abduction.Some agencies state that Sarah and Fereshteh were last seen in Sylmar, California. Los Angeles, California police are investigating.
Fereshteh Fairy Amiri
Above: Fereshteh Fairy Amiri
Date of Birth: February 7, 1958
Age: 36 years old
Height and Weight: 5'2 - 5'4, 130 - 160 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian female. Brown hair, brown eyes. Fereshteh may use the first name Nicole and/or Nicollet.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 2 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated February 7, 2009; age-progression updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Los Angeles District Attorney
213-974-3607
The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
California Attorney General's Office
District Attorney's Office of Los Angeles County