(COLORADO SPRINGS) — 39 years ago, on July 15, 1986, Christopher Abeyta disappeared from his crib in the middle of the night. Now, in 2025, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has released a new age progression image of what he may look like now as a 39-year-old man.

Christopher Abeyta at seven months old. Photos courtesy of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

This age progression shows what Christopher Abeyta may look like at 39. Photos courtesy of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

The image above is the first new age progression image released in over seven years.

“For nearly four decades, our family has worked tirelessly to keep Christopher’s story in the public eye. We hope this new image will reach someone who can help us find the truth about what happened to him, and, if he is alive, someone who may recognize him. We are asking everyone to take a close look at this new age progression and share it as widely as possible. One tip, one memory, one piece of information could finally give our family the answers we have been searching for all these years.”

– The Abeyta Family

If you have any information about Christopher Abeyta’s disappearance or current whereabouts, please contact the NCMEC at 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678) or the Colorado Springs Police Department at (719) 444-7000.

“We are committed to searching for answers in the case of Christopher Abeyta,“ the Colorado Springs Police Department said in a recent NCMEC release. “The case remains open, and detectives with the CSPD Cold Case Unit continue to pursue leads and conduct investigative follow-up.”