Left and Center: Peterson, circa 2005;
Right: Age-progression to age 9 (circa 2010)
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: October 4, 2005 from Santa Ana, California Classification: Family Abduction Date Of Birth: August 27, 2001 Age: 4 years old Height and Weight: 3'0, 38 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Biracial (Caucasian/Japanese) female. Light brown hair, hazel eyes. Peterson may use the last name Mochizuki. She speaks English and Japanese.
Details of Disappearance
Peterson was last seen in Santa Ana, California on October 4, 2005. She was abducted by her non-custodial mother, Mika Mochizuki. A photograph and vital statistics for Mochizuki are posted below this case summary. A Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warrant for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution was issued for her on January 5, 2007.Peterson and Mochizuki are believed to be in Japan; Mochizuki was born in Tokyo, Japan. The child's whereabouts are unknown and her case remains unsolved.
Mika Mochizuki
Above: Mika Mochizuki
Date of Birth: June 19, 1973
Age: 32 years old
Height and Weight: 5'2 - 5'5, 112 - 132 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: Japanese female. Brown hair, brown eyes. Mochizuki may use the name Mika Maria Peterson. Some agencies give her last name as Mochizulti. She speaks English and Japanese.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 3 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated July 12, 2011; age-progression added.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Orange County Sheriff's Office
714-647-7000
OR
Federal Bureau of Investigation
California Office
310-477-6565
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Orange County District Attorney's Office
Interpol