Matusalem Stoian was last seen in Anaheim, California, on December 29, 2022. He was one year old at the time, born April 29, 2021, described as a white male with brown hair and brown eyes, about 2 feet 6 inches tall and weighing 22 pounds.

Authorities believe Matusalem is with his non-custodial parents, Madalina Paun and Claudiu Rafael Stoian. His sister, Amalia Stoian, was last seen with him and is also missing. Investigators say the parents are concealing the children and have linked the parents to a string of alleged robberies in the Los Angeles area; those incidents reportedly involved approaching pedestrians while driving with the children and swapping valuables for fakes, and in at least one report Claudiu Stoian allegedly brandished a firearm. Officials have expressed concern for the children’s welfare but do not believe they are in immediate danger.

Anyone with information about Matusalem or Amalia is asked to contact the Long Beach Police Department.