Above: Maria, circa 2009
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: March 11, 2009 from Vancouver, Washington Classification: Family Abduction Date of Birth: January 9, 2005 Age: 4 years old Height and Weight: 3'1, 37 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian female. Blonde hair, blue eyes.
Details of Disappearance
Maria disappeared from Vancouver, Washington on March 11, 2009. Authorities believe she was abducted by her non-custodial mother, Svetlana Nesterenko-Christakos. A photograph and vital statistics for Svetlana are posted below this case summary. A felony warrant is on file for her. Svetlana may have taken Maria to Russia. The child's whereabouts are unknown and her case remains unsolved.
Svetlana Nesterenko-Christakos
Above: Svetlana Nesterenko-Christakos
Date of Birth: June 13, 1972
Age: 36 years old
Height and Weight: 5'7, 115 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian female. Blonde hair, brown eyes.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 1 time since October 12, 2004.
Last updated May 25, 2010; casefile added.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Clark County Sheriff's Office
360-397-2211
The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children