Above: Steven Mendez in 2003

Steven Carlos Mendez

Last seen in West New York, New Jersey on May 6, 2003

Vital statistics: Hispanic male. Born on April 15, 2002. Brown hair, brown eyes. Was one at the time.

Circumstances: He was abducted by his non-custodial mother, Azucena Campos de Mendez. A photo and vital statistics are posted below. A felony warrant was issued for her on December 24, 2003. They may be in Mexico, or may still be in New Jersey.


Above: Azucena Mendez in 2003

Vital statistics: Hispanic female. Born on June 11, 1977. Brown hair, brown eyes. Was twenty-five at the time.

If you have any information as to Steven's whereabouts, please contact the Hudson County Sheriff's Office at 201-915-1300. 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 Doe Network
The Charley Project
New Jersey State Police
NamUs National Missing Persons Data System

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