November 19, 1988
Hayward, California

MICHAELA JOY GARECHT

DESCRIPTION

Date of Birth:	January 24, 1979	Place of Birth:	Unknown
Sex:	Female	Hair:	Blonde
Height:	4'8" (at time of disappearance)	Eyes:	Blue
Weight:	75 pounds (at time of disappearance)	Race:	White

THE DETAILS

Michaela Joy Garecht was nine-years-old when she was abducted by an unknown male assailant in the parking lot of the Rainbow Market in Hayward, California, on the morning of November 19, 1988. She was attempting to retrieve her friend's scooter that the abductor had moved closer to his vehicle while the girls were inside the market when she was grabbed by the assailant and pulled into a car. Garecht has not been seen or heard from since this date.

REMARKS

Michaela Garecht was last seen wearing a white t-shirt with the word "Metro" across the front and pictures of people on the midsection. She had on denim pants rolled above her knees, black shoes, and wore three-inch pearl or white colored earrings which resembled feathers.

REWARD

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the abductor of Michael Garecht.

SUSPECT


Suspect composite

At the time of the abduction, the suspect was described as being between 18 and 24 years old with a slender build. He was approximately 6'0" and 180 pounds with dirty blond, shoulder-length hair. He had a pockmarked or pimpled face. He was driving an older model, full-sized four-door sedan, possibly gold or tan in color, with damage to the front bumper.

Individuals with information concerning this case should take no action themselves, but instead immediately contact the nearest FBI Office or local law enforcement agency. For any possible sighting outside the United States, contact the nearest United States Embassy or Consulate.