Crime Solvers Central
Crime Solvers Central
295 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP20971) and 4 other sources
In the summer of 2007, a heart-wrenching situation unfolded in Baldwin, New York, involving three very young siblings. On August 1st of that year, three-month-old Tashfeen Shah, along with his two older sisters, Amber and Lubna, disappeared. At the time of his disappearance, the infant had brown hair and brown eyes. The circumstances surrounding their disappearance point to a familial abduction, as it is believed they were taken by their non-custodial mother. The family was thrust into a state of uncertainty, with the children's whereabouts becoming a pressing mystery. The Nassau County Police Department was alerted to the situation and opened an investigation into the children's disappearance on the same day they were last seen.

The initial investigation into the disappearance of Tashfeen and his sisters suggested that they may have been taken out of the country. Authorities received information indicating that their mother might have traveled with them to Singapore. However, this crucial detail has never been officially confirmed, leaving a significant gap in the timeline of their movements after leaving New York. The lack of concrete evidence regarding their international travel has made the search efforts incredibly complex, spanning across international borders and jurisdictions. The case was created in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System several years later, on July 9, 2013, to aid in the ongoing search.

Over the years, the case of Tashfeen Shah and his sisters has remained open, a persistent and painful chapter for their loved ones. Despite the passage of time, law enforcement agencies, including the Nassau County Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, continue to seek information that could lead to their whereabouts. The case serves as a somber reminder of the lasting impact of parental child abduction. The core of the investigation revolves around the unconfirmed belief that the children were taken to Singapore by their mother, a critical piece of information that has yet to be substantiated. The hope remains that someone, somewhere, holds the key to resolving this long-unsolved case and can provide the answers that have been sought for over a decade.

Last Seen: Aug 1, 2007