Above: Ortiz, circa 2004
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: May 28, 2004 from Galax, Virginia Classification: Family Abduction Date Of Birth: September 14, 2003 Age: 8 months old Height and Weight: 2'8, 30 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Hispanic female. Light brown hair, blue eyes. Ortiz's ears are pierced.
Details of Disappearance
Ortiz was last seen in Galax, Virginia on May 28, 2004. She was abducted by her non-custodial aunt, Claudia Ortiz Esquivel. A photograph and vital statistics for Esquivel are posted below this case summary. A felony warrant was issued for her on June 4, 2004.Esquivel and Ortiz may still be in the local area or they may have traveled to Mexico. They may be riding in a green 1994 Mercury sedan with vanity license plates reading C-ORTIZ. They may seek medical attention. Ortiz's case remains unsolved.
Claudia Ortiz Esquivel
Above: Claudia Ortiz Esquivel
Date of Birth: February 18, 1976
Age: 29 years old
Height and Weight: 5'0, 150 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: Hispanic female. Black hair, brown eyes.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 1 time since October 12, 2004.
Last updated June 25, 2005.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Galax Police Department
276-236-8102
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children