Above: Varvara Lazaridis in 2002 (left) and an image circa 2007(right)

Varvara Theodora Lazaridis

Last seen in West Olive, Michigan on November 5, 2002

Vital statistics: Born on July 2, 2000. Brown hair, brown eyes. Varvara's nicknames are "Barbara" and "Veda". She has a small birthmark on her lower leg. Was two at the time.

NCIC number: M-254450024

Circumstances: Varvara's mother, Christina Lazaridis, has custody of her. Her non-custodial father, Emmanuel Lazaridis, was awarded temporary custody of her . He then abducted her out of the country with an illegal passport. Photos and vital statistics for him are posted below. A kidnapping warrant was issued for him on October 7, 2004. Emmanuel was arrested in France after abducting Varvara, but was able to flee the country with her again before she could be brought back to the United States. The mother also has custody in France. She believes they may be in Greece.


Above: Emmanuel Lazaridis in 2003

Vital statistics: Born on March 3, 1970. Brown hair, hazel eyes. He may use the alias names "Manny", "Manoli", or "Manolis". He has scars on both of his lower legs. He is a Greek national. Was thirty-three at the time.

If you have any information as to Varvara's whereabouts, please contact the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office at 616-738-4092. Any information received can be kept confidential.


Information used to compile this case file came from the following sources:
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
MLive: Everything Michigan
Bring Varvara Home
The Charley Project

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