Ernest John Lacap Macadaeg, known as EJ, was three when he was allegedly taken from Davis, California, on January 18, 2012. Authorities say his father, Honest Juan Cayanan Macadaeg (who may use the names John or John Boy), abducted him. A felony arrest warrant for Honest Juan was issued July 23, 2012, and investigators believe the two may have traveled to Manila, Philippines.

At the time of the disappearance Ernest was about three feet tall, weighed 35 pounds, and had brown hair and brown eyes. Honest Juan is described as having distinctive tattoos: a yin-yang on his back, a snake on his shoulder blade, and a tattoo on the back of his neck. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children has released an age-progressed image showing what Ernest might look like at age 14.

Ernest’s whereabouts remain unknown. If anyone has information that could help locate him, contact the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office at 1-925-646-2441 or the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678.