Above: Norika, circa 1995
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: May 25, 1995 from Hawaii Classification: Family Abduction Date of Birth: August 14, 1984 Age: 10 years old Height and Weight: 4'9, 60 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Asian female. Black hair, brown eyes.
Details of Disappearance
Norika was last seen in Hawaii on May 25, 1995. She disappeared with her sister, Katsuyo. They are believed to have been abducted by their non-custodial mother, Nobuya Yabuta. Photographs and vital statistics for Yabuta are unavailable. Katsuyo and Norika may be in Japan. The children's whereabouts remain unknown and their cases are unsolved.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 2 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated August 25, 2009; distinguishing characteristics updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Missing Child Center Hawaii
808-586-1449
Missing Child Center Hawaii
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