Left and Center: Monserrat, circa 2005;
Right: Age-progression to age 9 (circa 2010)
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: January 22, 2005 from Oxnard, California Classification: Family Abduction Date Of Birth: November 23, 2001 Age: 3 years old Height and Weight: 3'3, 39 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Hispanic female. Light brown hair, black eyes. Monserrat has a birthmark on her abdomen near her navel, and a scar on her right foot. Her nickname is Monse. Clothing/Jewelry Description: A red t-shirt, a red skirt and white shoes.
Details of Disappearance
Monserrat and her siblings, Alejandra and Wesley, disappeared from Oxnard, California on January 22, 2005. They were abducted by their non-custodial father, Alejandro Rivera Avina. A photograph and vital statistics for Alejandro are posted below this case summary. A warrant for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution was issued for his arrest on August 19, 2005.Alejandro is believed to have taken his children to Mexico. The children's whereabouts are unknown and their cases remain nsolved.
Alejandro Rivera Avina
Above Images: Alejandro Rivera Avina
Date of Birth: January 29, 1965
Age: 39 years old
Height and Weight: 5'7, 180 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: Hispanic male. Black hair, brown eyes. Alejandro may use the last name Rivera.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 2 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated May 18, 2011; age-progression added.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Ventura County District Attorney's Office
805-662-1755
OR
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Los Angeles/Ventura, California Office
310-477-6565
OR
Oxnard Police Department
805-385-7600
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
California Attorney General's Office