Michaela Garecht

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Case Description
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Michaela Joy Garecht, a 9-year-old girl from Hayward, California, was abducted on November 19, 1988, in broad daylight. She and a friend had gone to the Rainbow Market near their home to buy snacks. After leaving the store, Michaela noticed that her friend's scooter had been moved. When she went to retrieve it, an unidentified man grabbed her and forced her into his vehicle. Despite her friend's quick attempt to get help, the abductor drove away, and Michaela was never seen again.

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Last Seen: Nov 19, 1988
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    Victim Details

    Dec 12, 2008

    Feb 03, 2021

    Michaela

    Garecht

    45

    9

    56 inches

    75 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Female

    Nov 19, 1988

    Hayward

    California

    Alameda County

    25590

    Hayward Police Department

    Hayward

    California

    Alameda County

    94544

    Robert Purnell

    Senior Detective, Homicide/Major Crimes Unit

    300 W. Winton Avenue, California

    5102937000

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    88112127

    Hayward Police Department

    Blond/Strawberry

    Blue

    Blue

    09/27/2024


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    Forum Posts (2)
    Does anyone know if there was a candlelight vigil held for Michaela recently? I would like to pay my... ...Read More
    05/10/2024
    Just a reminder that Michaela Garecht has been missing since November 19, 1988. Please keep her and ... ...Read More
    09/12/2023