Last four: Age-progressed by NCMEC to 39 years; 44 years; 49 years; 56 years
Last four: Age-progressed by NCMEC to 39 years; 44 years; 49 years; 56 years
Name: Anna Christian Waters
Case Classification: Non Family Abduction
Missing Since: January 16, 1973
Location Last Seen: Half Moon Bay, San Mateo County, California
Date of Birth: September 25, 1967
Age: 5 years old
Race: White
Gender: Female
Height: 3'8"
Weight: 40 pounds
Hair Color: Blonde
Eye Color: Brown
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Dimples; a mole on her cheek; vaccination scar on arm; tiny scar on forehead from chickenpox
Dentals: Not available
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Available
Clothing: Blue Levis; blue and white striped t-shirt; black oversized rubber boots
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
Anna Waters was last seen between 2:00 and 2:15 p.m., playing in her family's backyard in San Mateo County, California on January 16, 1973.
In the beginning of the investigation, it was theorized that she had fallen into Purisima Creek, located near the family's home, and drowned. The area around the creek and the waters were searched but no trace of Anna was found.
With time, investigators and her family started to suspect foul play was involved in her disappearance. Her stepbrother told his family he remembered a strange couple driving alongside Anna, trying in vain to tempt her into the vehicle.
Agency Name: San Mateo County Sheriff's Office
Agency Contact Person: Detective John Carroll
Agency Phone Number: 650-363-4911
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 730484
NCIC Case Number: M205458221
NamUs Case Number: 44
NCMEC Case Number: NCMC601935
Added: 01/01/2011; Last Updated: 01/23/2024 - By: kc
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information is from the time of disappearance.
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