Shaiel Kapono Melloul was 2 years old when he disappeared from Spring, Texas, on November 25, 2008. Authorities believe he was abducted by his non-custodial father, and the case is classified as a family abduction. At the time of the disappearance Shaiel was described as a white male with brown hair and hazel eyes, about 3 feet 4 inches tall and approximately 60 pounds.

Investigators suspect the father took Shaiel to Israel, but few updates have been reported since the abduction and Shaiel’s whereabouts remain unknown. His family continues to hope for new leads and law enforcement and missing persons organizations have been involved in the search.

Anyone with information about Shaiel’s case is asked to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.