Camilo Lugo was last seen on August 9, 2023, in Lakeland, Florida. At the time of his disappearance, he was one year old; he is now described as being four years old. Camilo has brown hair and hazel eyes. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children has assigned his case the number 2018459.
Authorities believe Camilo was abducted by his mother, Dirce Sampo, in a case of parental kidnapping. Sampo allegedly moved Camilo out of Florida without the permission of his father, with whom she reportedly shared custody. Investigators believe Sampo took the child to the San Diego, California, area.
The investigation into Camilo's disappearance involves the U.S. Marshals Service.
Authorities have indicated that Sampo may be in Mexico and could be traveling back and forth across the U.S.-Mexico border. Sampo has been charged with parental abduction for failing to return Camilo to his father as ordered by the court. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Camilo Lugo is encouraged to contact the Clay County Sheriff's Office or the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.Last Seen: Aug 9, 2023
