Above: Alejandra, circa 2006
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: December 3, 2006 from Princeton, New Jersey Classification: Family Abduction Date of Birth: May 24, 1999 Age: 7 years old Height and Weight: 4'0, 75 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Hispanic female. Black hair, black eyes. Alejandra has a birthmark on her left leg. She may go by the nickname Aleja.
Details of Disappearance
Alejandra and her brother, Jorge, disappeared from Princeton, New Jersey on December 3, 2006. They are believed to have been abducted by their non-custodial mother, Jessica Del Carmen Puertas. Photographs and vital statistics for Puertas are posted below this case summary. A felony warrant for kidnapping was issued for her on December 7, 2006.The children and their mother may be in California, Mexico, or Ecuador. Alejandra and Jorge's whereabouts are unknown and their cases remain unsolved.
Jessica Del Carmen Puertas
Above: Jessica Del Carmen Puertas
Date of Birth: July 16, 1978
Age: 28 years old
Height and Weight: 5'4, 150 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: Hispanic female. Black hair, black eyes. Puertas may go by the last name Puertas Gomez. She had blonde highlights in her hair in December 2006.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 1 time since October 12, 2004.
Last updated January 9, 2008; casefile added.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Montgomery Township Police Department
908-359-3222
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
New Jersey State Police