Left: Fidel, circa 2009;
Right: Fidel in February 2010
(one year after his disappearance)
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
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 Patricia Acosta-Mendez. A photograph and vital statistics for Claudia are posted below this case summary. They may be in Tampico, Mexico. The child's whereabouts are unknown and his case remains unsolved.
Claudia Patricia Acosta-Mendez
Above: Claudia Patricia Acosta-Mendez
Date of Birth: April 29, 1975
Age: 33 years old
Height and Weight: 5'5, 150 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: Hispanic female. Brown hair, brown eyes.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 2 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated June 30, 2010; details of disappearance updated.
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