Have you seen her?

Jacqueline Vasquez
​Avondale, AZ

3-month-old Jacqueline Vasquez was kidnapped at a swap meet in Avondale, AZ, on the morning of May 6, 2001.

According to investigators, Olivia Castaneda, then 18, arrived at the crowded swap meet just before noon with her daughters, Jacqueline and 2-year-old Niely. Before going to her mom’s booth, Castaneda took Niely to use a portable restroom, but the stall was too small, so Castaneda left Jacqueline outside in her baby carrier. When she exited the stall, Jacqueline was gone.

At first, Olivia thought her mother had picked up Jacqueline, but panicked when she saw her sitting alone at the booth. The mother and daughter did their own search before calling 911.

Jacqueline's photo shown age progressed to 15 years. Credit: Avondale Police

Avondale Police sealed off the swap meet and searched all vehicles, but to no avail. Witnesses told investigators they noticed a woman loitering around the porta-potties that morning. Police released two composite sketches of the person of interest, but the case remains open.

There's a good chance that Jacqueline is still alive and unaware of her true identity. Jacqueline has a heart-shaped birthmark on her upper right arm. If you have information about this case, contact Avondale Police Department at 623-333-7001

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