Above: Mason Chen in 2020

Mason Chen

Last seen in Santa Clara, California on August 1, 2020

Vital statistics: Asian (Chinese) male. Born on May 25, 2016. Black hair, black eyes. He is missing the tip of his left ear. Was four at the time. Some agencies refer to him as "Chen Mason."

Circumstances: He was abducted by his non-custodial mother, Jin Zhao. A photo and vital statistics are posted below. A felony warrant was issued for her on October 7, 2020. They may be in China.


Above: Jin Zhao in 2020

Vital statistics: Asian female. Born on December 16, 1982. Black hair, black eyes. Was thirty-seven at the time.

If you have any information as to Mason's whereabouts, please contact the Union City Police Department at 510-471-1365. 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
NamUs National Missing Persons Data System
California Missing Persons Registry

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