Wanted By The FBI

UNLAWFUL FLIGHT TO AVOID PROSECUTION - CHILD STEALING; CONTRIBUTING TO THE DELINQUENCY OF A MINOR; CAR THEFT

ANDREW JOSHUA TAFOYA

Photograph of Tafoya Photograph of Tafoya taken in 2005 Photograph of Tafoya
Photograph taken in 2005
Aliases: Andrew Tafoya, Joshua Andrew Tafoya

DESCRIPTION

Date of Birth Used:  March 13, 1987 Hair: Black
Place of Birth: California Eyes: Brown
Height: 6'0" Sex: Male
Weight: 190 pounds Race: White (Hispanic)
NCIC: W543627457 Nationality: American
Occupation: Tafoya may seek employment as an automobile salesman.
Scars and Marks: Tafoya has scars on his right arm, left leg, left shoulder, and chest.
Remarks: Tafoya is believed to be in Mexico. He enjoys playing football.

CAUTION

Andrew Joshua Tafoya is wanted for allegedly taking a minor female, with whom he had an illegal relationship, across state lines in a stolen vehicle. It is believed that Tafoya took 15-year-old Chioma Gray from her high school in Ventura, California, and across the border into Mexico on December 13, 2007. The two may be travelling in a stolen, white 2008 Acura TSX with California license plate 6AXX928.

An arrest warrant was issued for Tafoya by the Ventura County Superior Court on December 14, 2007, after he was charged with child stealing, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and car theft. On December 31, 2007, Tafoya was charged with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution and a federal arrest warrant was issued by the United States District Court in Los Angeles.

IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS PERSON, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL FBI OFFICE OR THE NEAREST AMERICAN EMBASSY OR CONSULATE.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Photograph of Gray taken in 2006
Photograph taken in 2006

Chioma Gray

Chioma Gray has been missing since December 13, 2007, and may be in the company of Andrew Tafoya. She is described as a 15-year-old Black female, 5'4", 115 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

Signature of Robert S. Mueller, III

ROBERT S. MUELLER, III
DIRECTOR
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535
TELEPHONE: (202) 324-3000
 

 

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