Marlene Nicole Gonzalez was 9 when she was last seen in Calexico, California, on September 30, 2009. Authorities believe Marlene was abducted by her noncustodial mother, Angelica Gonzalez. A felony arrest warrant for Angelica was issued November 6, 2009.

Investigators say Angelica may have taken Marlene to San Diego or Santa Barbara, California, or to Baja California or Guadalajara, Mexico. The pair were last known to be traveling in a maroon 1999 or 2000 Nissan Sentra with tinted windows. Marlene is described as Hispanic, with black hair, brown eyes and a noticeable scar on her right wrist. Angelica was 29 at the time and may have worn hazel-colored contact lenses and used an alias such as Angie Orozco.

The case remains open and authorities continue to ask the public for any information that could lead to Marlene’s whereabouts. If you have any information, please contact the Calexico Police Department.