Above Images: Rodriguez, circa 1936
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: September 6, 1936 from New York City, New York Classification: Endangered Missing Age: 4 years old Height and Weight: 3'0, 35 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Hispanic male. Black hair, brown eyes. Rodriguez has a mole on his right wrist. He has a small scar above his right eye. Rodriguez's nickname is Joe. Clothing/Jewelry Description: A navy blue sweater with a red-striped collar and a yellow sweater underneath it, white knickers with blue dots and blue sandals.
Details of Disappearance
Rodriguez was last seen outside of his aunt's residence in the 1600 block of Park Avenue in the Manhattan borough of New York City on September 6, 1936. He has never been heard from again.Rodriguez's aunt received an anonymous telegram on September 12, six days after his disappearance. It stated: "Joseph will be back on Wednesday. Doctor will not let me move him." There was no further communication from the writer and Rodriguez never returned to his aunt's Spanish Harlem residence. Rodriguez's case is one of the oldest in the New York City Police Department's files. His disappearance remains unsolved.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
New York City Police Department
646-610-6914
New York City Police Department
The New York Post