In the quiet town of Greensboro, Georgia, a heart-wrenching story began to unfold on January 18, 2009, involving a three-year-old girl named Sindy Jazmin Perez-Aguilar. At the time of her disappearance, Sindy was a small child, standing at just two feet tall and weighing around 35 pounds. She is described as a Hispanic female with black hair, black eyes, and distinctive dimples. That winter day marked the last time she was seen in her hometown, creating a void and a series of unanswered questions for those who knew her. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance point not to an unknown stranger, but distressingly, to a family member.
Authorities believe Sindy was abducted by her non-custodial father, Jose Carlos Perez-Trejo. Shortly after she was reported missing, the investigation quickly focused on Perez-Trejo, and on February 2, 2009, a felony warrant was issued for his arrest on charges of kidnapping. At the time of the abduction, Jose was 25 years old. It is thought that they may have been traveling in a maroon 1998 Ford Explorer, which had Georgia license plates with the number AVN0696. Law enforcement officials have indicated that there is a possibility the two may have left the country and traveled to Mexico, adding a complex international dimension to the search efforts.
The case of Sindy Perez-Aguilar remains an active investigation, handled by the Greensboro Police Department with assistance from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Over the years, organizations have released age-progressed photos to provide a visual approximation of what Sindy might look like as she grows older, hoping to generate new leads. The core of this case is the disappearance of a very young child, believed to be a victim of a family abduction. With an outstanding felony warrant for her father and the possibility that they are living in another country, the search for Sindy continues, fueled by the hope that she will one day be found and her story will have a resolution.
Last Seen: Jan 18, 2009
