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Joseph Shelton Missing Person Case

Last seen in Chula Vista, California on Jan 17, 2020

Victim Details

Apr 14, 2023

Apr 17, 2023

Joseph

Shelton

9

3

36 inches

40 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Jan 17, 2020

Chula Vista

California

San Diego County

91910

No

124593

Chula Vista Police Department

Chula Vista

California

San Diego County

91910

Kimberly Hicks

Community Service Officer

315 Fourth Avenue, California

6196915151

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/police-department

2001012

2020-01-21

Chula Vista Police Department

na

Brown

Brown

Brown

07/13/2026


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Joseph Shelton, a 3-year-old boy, was last seen on January 17, 2020, in Chula Vista, California. His disappearance, along with his three siblings—Janay, Jazmine, and Jozlynn—has been linked to an abduction by their non-custodial mother, Donica Shelton. Joseph, who was born on October 21, 2016, is biracial (Black/White) with brown hair and brown eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he was just three years old.

Authorities believe the children may be in the company of their mother, ...
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Last Seen: Jan 17, 2020

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