Bottom Right: Age-progressed to age 25 (circa 2006)

Amber Jean Swartz-Garcia
Missing since June 3, 1988 from Pinole, Contra Costa County, California
Classification: Non-Family Abduction

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: August 19, 1980
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 7 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 4'0; 62 pounds
• Distinguishing Characteristics: White female. Blonde hair; blue eyes. Her ears are pierced.
• Medical Conditions: At age 4, Amber was hit by a car and suffered a concussion, which left her with migraine headaches suffers causing loss of balance and vomiting. She sucked her thumb when she was tired or nervous.
• Marks, Scars : She has a severe hearing impairment and requires a hearing aid; was not wearing her hearing aid when abducted. She is able to read lips.
• Dentals: Not available. Missing right front tooth. Possibly has crooked teeth.
• DNA: Available
• Clothing: Purple corduroy pants; white short sleeve top with a teal colored band around the sleeves and neck with multicolored images of sunglasses imprinted on on the front; brand new, white LA Gear tennis shoes with pink laces.
• Jewelry: Gold and emerald stud earrings

Circumstances of Disappearance
Swartz-Garcia was last seen jumping rope in the front yard of her family's home in Pinole, California on June 3, 1988.
Her mother later started "The Amber Foundation for Missing Children".
He disappearance may be connected to the disappearances of Michaela Garecht, Ilene Misheloff and Amanda Campbell.

Investigators
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Pinole Police Department
510-724-8950
Email
All information may be submitted anonymously.

Agency Case Number:
P881501

NCMEC #: NCMC767759

NCIC Number:
M305024999
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
NamUs
The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
The Lowell
The Amber Foundation for Missing Children
ABC News
CA DOJ
Lifetime
Pinole Police Department