Joshua Cortes Gordillo was last seen on January 19, 2019, in Oxnard, California. At the time of his disappearance, he was eight years old. Authorities believe he is with his younger brother, Jesus Cortes, and their mother, Karina Gordillo-Manuel. The circumstances surrounding their disappearance suggest they are being concealed by their mother.
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children has an active case file for Joshua, with case number 1348264.
His brother, Jesus, also has an associated missing child case. Age-progressed photos have been created to show what the children may look like as they have gotten older. At the time of his disappearance, Joshua was described as having brown hair and brown eyes.
The Oxnard Police Department is the investigating agency for this case. They are working in conjunction with the NCMEC to help locate Joshua and his brother. Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at 385-7740 or the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. The case remains active, and efforts to locate the children are ongoing.Last Seen: Jan 19, 2019