Left: Cabral, circa 1997 Right : Progressed to age 14 years

Mario Cabral
Missing since September 27, 1997 from Lawndale, Los Angeles County, California
Classification: Family Abduction

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: December 5, 1991
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 5 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 3'4" (102 cm); 45 lbs (20 kg).
• Distinguishing Characteristics: White/Hispanic male. Brown hair; brown eyes.

Circumstances of Disappearance
Cabral was last seen in Lawndale, California on September 27, 1997.
Mario Cabral was abducted by his non-custodial father, Mario Cabral Flores. An FBI Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution warrant was issued for the abductor on May 19, 1999. It is believed that they may have traveled to Mexico.

Mario Cabral Flores

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: January 1, 1967
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 30 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'7" (170 cm); 150 lbs (68 kg).
• Distinguishing Characteristics: White/Hispanic male. Brown hair; brown eyes.
• Marks/Scars: Scar over left eye.

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

Manhattan Beach Police Department
310-802-5140
or
Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
Child Abduction Section
213-974-3931

Agency Case Number: 97-4979 (MHPD)

Agency Case Number: BA 162938 (LACDAO)

NCMEC #: NCMC924606

NCIC Number: M-063617023
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
Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office