Left: Octavio, circa 2003;
Right: Age-progression to age 13 (circa 2011)
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: June 15, 2003 from Torrance, California Classification: Family Abduction Date of Birth: June 2, 1998 Age: 5 years old Height and Weight: 3'0 - 3'6, 45 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Hispanic male. Brown hair, brown eyes. Some agencies give Octavio's middle name as "Jesus." His nickname is Tavo. Clothing/Jewelry Description: A dark blue shirt and blue pants.
Details of Disappearance
Octavio was last seen in Torrance, California on June 15, 2003. He was abducted by his non-custodial mother, Leticia Polanco Sabalza. A photograph and vital statistics for Sabalza are posted below this case summary. A felony warrant was issued for her on July 18, 2003.Sabalza and Octavio may be in Mexico. Although most agencies classify Octavio's case as a family abduction, some accounts state he is missing under suspicious circumstances. His case remains unsolved.
Leticia Polanco Sabalza
Above: Leticia Polanco Sabalza
Date of Birth: March 6, 1978
Age: 25 years old
Height and Weight: 4'11, 110 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: Hispanic female. Brown hair, brown eyes. Sabalza may use the alias name Alma Polanco.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 3 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated December 12, 2011; age-progression updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office
310-830-1123
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
California Attorney General's Office
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