Above: Emily, circa 2009
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: August 7, 2009 from Lakeland, Florida Classification: Family Abduction Date Of Birth: June 27, 2008 Age: 1 year old Height and Weight: 2'3, 25 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Hispanic female. Brown hair, brown eyes. Emily has a scar on her right arm. Some agencies give her last name as "Rojocruz."
Details of Disappearance
Emily disappeared from Lakeland, Florida on August 7, 2009. Authorities believe she was abducted by her non-custodial parents, Luis Rojo-Hernandez and Cinthya Cruz-Garcia. Photographs and vital statistics for them are posted below this case summary. A felony warrant was issued for Luis on November 4, 2009. The family may be traveling in a red full-sized truck. They may be in Mexico.Cinthya is wanted for aggravated child abuse of Emily. Due to the nature of the charges against her, Emily is believed to be in danger. The child's whereabouts are unknown and her case remains unsolved.
Luis Rojo-Hernandez
Above: Luis Rojo-Hernandez
Date of Birth: April 29, 1985
Age: 24 years old
Height and Weight: 5'6, 135 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: Hispanic male. Brown hair, brown eyes.
Date of Birth: February 20, 1982
Age: 27 years old
Height and Weight: 5'4, 150 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: Hispanic female. Black hair, brown eyes. Cinthya has a scar near her right eyebrow.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 5 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated March 25, 2012; details of disappearance updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Polk County Sheriff's Office
863-534-6200
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
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