Seven-year-old Sargon Howard Rose of Vista, California, was taken by his non-custodial father, Edgar Rose, on July 15, 2012 — Sargon’s seventh birthday. Authorities believe Edgar left with Sargon and possibly two half-brothers, Kevin and Morgan Rose, and may have fled to Nevada or Mexico. The family may have been traveling in a red 1998 Chevrolet Astro van with California plate 5S71364.

At the time of the disappearance Sargon was biracial (Hispanic and White), about 4 feet 1 inch tall, 60 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Edgar Rose was 50 years old then and holds dual U.S.-Mexico citizenship; he has given conflicting accounts of his whereabouts during the investigation. Age-progressed images have been created to show how Sargon might look as a teenager, and the case remains open.

Anyone who may have seen Sargon, the van, or Edgar Rose is asked to contact the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office with any information.