Missing Michaela Joy Garecht

Description at time of Disappearance:

Date Missing: November 19, 1988 from Hayward, Alameda County, California.
Date of Birth: January 24, 1979
Age at Disappearance: 9
Height: 4'8"
Weight: 75 lbs.
Hair: Blond
Eyes: Blond
Race/Sex: White, Female
Aka/Alias: Kayla

Michaela was last seen wearing a white t-shirt with the word "Metro" and images of people,
denim pants rolled above her knees, nylon stockings, white anklet socks, and black shoes. She had on
earrings that are three-inch-long pearl or white-colored and resemble feathers. Michaela has prominent
ears and her teeth are slightly mottled.

Details :
Michaela was abducted by an unidentified male in the parking lot of Rainbow Market, two blocks from
her home. A friend she was with had her scooter moved, and when Michaela tried to get it back, the
abductor threw Michaela into his car and sped off.
Michaela's friend went inside the Rainbow Market for assistance, but the abductor was able to escape
with Michaela before she could summon help.

The abductor was described as between 18 -24 years old with an acne scarred face. He was wearing
a white t-shirt and had longish dirty blonde hair and a slender build. He was driving a large older model
American-made sedan. It was possibly a four-door vehicle and was cream, gold, or tan in color.

The car appeared to be run-down, the front bumper was battered and looked to have been involved in
an accident. The tail lights were set into the rear bumper. There appeared to be cement splatters
along the sides of the vehicle. The was last seen speeding south on Mission Boulevard towards Union
City, California with Michaela inside.

Agency Contact:
Hayward Police Department
Inspector Robert Lampkin
(510) 293-7079
Email: Robert.Lampkin@hayward-ca.gov

San Francisco FBI
Special Agent Marty Parker
(510) 251-4169
Email: maparker@leo.gov

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
1-800-843-5678 (1-800-THE-LOST)
Case # NCMC717172