Ray Preston Morrison IV was two years old when he was last seen in Ventura, California on December 2, 1997. He is described as a Hispanic male with light brown hair and brown eyes, about 2 feet 10 inches tall and weighing 24 pounds at the time he disappeared. The case is classified as a family abduction.

Authorities say he was taken by his non-custodial mother, Maria Dolores Morrison, who was 29 years old then and born November 11, 1968. A felony warrant for her arrest was issued on November 6, 1998. She is described as a Hispanic female, 5 feet 3 inches to 5 feet 4 inches and 130 pounds, with dark brown or black hair, brown eyes (some agencies list blue), and a mole on her upper right arm. Known aliases include Lola Villegas, Maria Dolores Villegas Morrison, and the last name Iturbe. It is believed she may have taken Ray to Mexico.

Ray’s case remains unsolved. If anyone knew Ray or Maria’s whereabouts after December 2, 1997, or has information about the names or locations used by Maria, please come forward.