Ethan Hernandez was two years old when he was last seen at his home in Chicago on July 16, 2000. He was about two feet six inches tall, weighed roughly 30 pounds, and had black hair and dark eyes. Authorities believe Ethan was abducted by his non-custodial father, Jairo Hernandez, and a felony warrant for Jairo’s arrest was issued on August 10, 2000.

Investigators initially followed leads that Jairo may have kept Ethan in the Chicago area, but another line of inquiry suggested they might have traveled to New Jersey. It is believed Jairo may have used the alias James. Age-progressed images have been produced to show how Ethan might look at various ages.

The Cicero Police Department and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children continue to seek information. If anyone knew Ethan, Jairo, places they frequented, or saw them in either Chicago or New Jersey, please come forward.