Left: Ornelas, circa 2001;
Right: Age-progression to age 10 (circa 2008)
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: November 1, 2001 from Warwick, New York Classification: Family Abduction Date Of Birth: December 27, 1998 Age: 2 years old Height and Weight: 3'6, 35 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Hispanic male. Light brown hair, brown eyes. Ornelas's nickname is Gordo. He has a birthmark on his eyebrow and a scar on his left foot. Clothing/Jewelry Description: A bracelet with his name on it.
Details of Disappearance
Ornelas was last seen on November 1, 2001 in Warwick, New York. He was wearing a name bracelet at the time. He was abducted by his non-custodial mother, Araceli Barragan. A photograph and vital statistics for Barragan are posted below this case summary. A felony warrant was issued for her on December 12, 2002. Ornelas and Barragan may have traveled to Mexico, or they may still be in the Warwick area. His case remains unsolved.
Araceli Barragan
Above: Araceli Barragan
Date of Birth: June 21, 1979
Age: 21 years old
Height and Weight: 5'2, 130 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: Hispanic female. Sandy brown hair, brown eyes.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 2 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated September 4, 2009; clothing/jewelry description added, age-progression updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Warwick Police Department
845-986-3423
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children