On December 30, 2021, six-year-old Alexander Quintana was reported missing from Orange, California. He is believed to have been abducted by his mother, Antonina Aslanova Quintana. At the time of his disappearance, Alexander was described as having light brown hair and brown eyes.
The circumstances surrounding Alexander's disappearance indicate a parental abduction. A felony warrant for child abduction was issued for Antonina Aslanova Quintana on January 15, 2022.
It is believed that they may have traveled to Mariupol, Ukraine. The case is cataloged under NCMEC Case #1439713.
Alexander's father, Cesar Quintana, had been awarded sole custody of his son prior to the abduction, with the mother being granted supervised visits. The abduction reportedly occurred while Alexander's father was recovering from surgery and had allowed the mother to visit. When he awoke, both she and the child were gone. The investigation is being handled by the Orange County Sheriff's Office. The search for Alexander is ongoing, with his father actively seeking his return, even traveling to Ukraine in an attempt to locate him.Last Seen: Dec 30, 2021