Left and Center: Gotlib, circa 1983; Right: Age-progression by NCMEC to 37 years

Ann Gotlib
Missing since June 1, 1983 from Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.
Classification: Non-Family Abduction

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: May 5, 1971
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 12 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'1; 85 pounds
• Distinguishing Characteristics: White female. Red/auburn curly hair; gray eyes. Gotlib has a fair complexion and light-colored eyebrows.
• Marks, Scars: She has freckles on her face and moles on her lower back. She also has pierced ears.
• Clothing: Navy blue shorts with white stripes on the sides, a red and white t-shirt, beige tennis shoes and gold earrings with purple stones.
• Dentals: Available

Circumstances of Disappearance
Police and the FBI think that Ann was kidnapped from Louisville's Bashford Manor Mall on June 1, 1983. Her red and white bicycle was found propped up outside a department store. She was last seen riding her bicycle back to her home nearby around 17:30 - 18:00. Police say there is no indication she was taken by a friend or associate. She has never been seen again. Ann is a Russian Jewish immigrant and came to USA in 1980. She speaks fluent Russian and English.