Left: Erika, circa 1999;
Right: Age-progression to age 25 (circa 2008)
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: July 22, 1999 from Long Beach, California Classification: Endangered Missing Date Of Birth: March 25, 1983 Age: 16 years old Height and Weight: 5'4 - 5'5, 110 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Hispanic female. Brown hair, brown eyes. Erika's ears are pierced. She may spell her name "Erica" or "Ericka," and may use the alias last name Pena. Clothing/Jewelry Description: A white t-shirt, jean shorts and blue sneakers.
Details of Disappearance
Erika was last seen in her hometown of Long Beach, California on July 22, 1999. She was standing outside of her family's apartment complex in the 6800 block of north Long Beach Boulevard at approximately 6:45 p.m., talking to an unidentified woman, when she disappeared. Erika has never been heard from again.Some agencies classify Erika as a runaway. Investigators stated there is very little evidence to indicate what happened to her: no evidence of foul play, but no signs that she left of her own accord either. Her case remains unsolved.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 2 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated February 6, 2009; age-progression updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Long Beach Police Department
562-570-1448
The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
California Attorney General's Office
The Long Beach Press-Telegram