Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: February 8, 2009 from San Jose, California Classification: Family Abduction Date Of Birth: January 26, 2008 Age: 1 year old Height and Weight: 1'6, 23 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Biracial (Iranian/Hispanic) male. Black hair, brown eyes. Fidel has a scar on his knee.
Details of Disappearance
Fidel disappeared from San Jose, California on February 8, 2009. Authorities believe he was abducted by his non-custodial mother, Claudia Acosta-Mendez. Claudia's date of birth is April 29, 1975, making her 33 years old at the time of Fidel's disappearance. Photographs and additional information for her are unavailable. They may be in Tampico, Mexico. The child's whereabouts are unknown and his case remains unsolved.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 1 time since October 12, 2004.
Last updated February 8, 2010; casefile added.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office
408-808-4720
The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
California Attorney General's Office