Above: Ortiz, circa 2005
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: December 28, 2005 from New Haven, Connecticut Classification: Endangered Missing Age: 19 years old Height and Weight: 5'10, 140 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Hispanic male. Brown hair, brown eyes. Clothing/Jewelry Description: A black hooded sweatshirt, a bandana and blue jeans.
Details of Disappearance
Ortiz was last seen in New Haven, Connecticut on December 28, 2005. He was riding his bicycle at the time of his disappearance. He has never been heard from again. The same day he disappeared, a firefighter reported seeing a young man being pulled off a bicycle on Poplar Street near the firehouse. The man was pulled into a silver 1990s model Ford Taurus by three other men. The bicycle in the abduction was determined to be the same one Ortiz was last seen riding.The circumstances surrouding Ortiz's disappearance are unclear, but he may have been taken against his will.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 2 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated March 30, 2007; height, weight and clothing/jewelry description added, details of disappearance updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
New Haven Police Department
203-946-6316
New Haven Police Department
WTNH News Channel 8
North American Missing Persons Network