Jesus Merino-Mendoza

Missing
Case Description
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Jesus Merino-Mendoza, a 3-year-old boy from Portland, Oregon, was last seen on July 26, 2007. He was allegedly abducted by his non-custodial father, Jesus Merino-Leyva, who was violating a restraining order at the time. A felony warrant for abduction was issued for Merino-Leyva just days later, on July 31, 2007. Authorities believe that the father may have taken Jesus to Mexico, as a relative reportedly gave them a ride to Merced, California, on the day of the abduction.

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Last Seen: Jul 26, 2007
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    Victim Details

    Jul 08, 2013

    Jan 05, 2024

    Jesus

    Merino-Mendoza

    20

    3

    36 inches

    30 lbs

    Hispanic / Latino

    Male

    Jul 26, 2007

    Portland

    Oregon

    Multnomah County

    No

    28872

    Portland Police Bureau

    Portland

    Oregon

    Multnomah County

    97204

    Heidi Helwig

    Detective

    1111 Southwest 2nd Avenue, Oregon

    5038230400

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/article/549803

    07-63880

    2007-07-26

    Portland Police Bureau

    Brown

    Brown

    Brown

    09/25/2024


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    Did anyone else hear about the ride Jesus's father allegedly got to Merced, CA, before possibly head... ...Read More
    11/12/2024
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    10/21/2024
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