Age-Progressed by NCMEC to age 17 (circa 2010) Inset: Bautista, circa 1997

Jennifer Bautista
Missing since February 9, 1997 from San Jose, Santa Clara County, California
Classification: Family Abduction

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: October 26, 1993
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 3 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 3'0" (91 cm); 30 lbs (14 kg).
• Distinguishing Characteristics: White/Hispanic female. Brown hair; brown eyes.
• Marks, Scars: Jennifer has a nickel-sized mole on her back.

Circumstances of Disappearance
Jennifer Bautista was last seen in San Jose, California on February 9, 1997.
Jennifer Bautista and her twin sister, Stephanie Bautista were abducted by their noncustodial father, Heladio Santiago Bautista. A felony warrant for Kidnapping was issued for the abductor on May 7, 1997.
They may be in Mexico.

Investigators
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:

Santa Clara District Attorneys Office
Child Abduction Unit
408-299-2502
408-299-2436

Agency Case Number: 97-0590240

NCMEC #: NCMC832667

NCIC Number: M-484679414
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
California Department of Justice