Above: Octavio Farias in 2003 (left) and an age-progressed image to 13, circa 2011 (right)

Octavio Dejesus Farias

Last seen in Torrance, California on June 15, 2003

Vital statistics: Hispanic male. Born on June 2, 1998. Brown hair, brown eyes. His nickname is "Tavo." Was five at the time.

NCIC number: M-643316346

Circumstances: He was abducted by his non-custodial mother, Leticia Polanco Sabalza. A photo and vital statistics are posted below. A felony warrant was issued for her on July 18, 2003. They may have left the country and traveled to Mexico. Octavio is considered endangered and missing under suspicious circumstances.


Above: Leticia Sabalza in 2003

Vital statistics: Hispanic female. Born on March 6, 1978. Brown hair, brown eyes. She may use the alias "Alma Polanco." She was twenty-five at the time.

If you have any information as to Octavio's whereabouts, please contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office at 310-830-1123. Any information received can be kept confidential.


Information used to compile this casefile came from the following resources:
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
The Charley Project
California Missing Persons Registry
Court TV

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