Possible signs of an abducted child and what to look for:

• Incomplete or un-forwarded school records.
• No birth certificate.
• No verification of immunization shots and missing medical and dental records.
• The child seems withdrawn or neglected.
• The child seems fearful of parent(s) or guardian(s).
• The child has behavioral or academic problems.  They may lie frequently trying to cover up the truth about their life.
• Attendance at school is often sporadic.  They don't take part in any after-school activities.
• There seems to be inconsistencies in names, dates of birth, addresses and past events.
• Attendance at many different schools.
• Reluctance to give school personnel any personal or family information.
• Sometimes they're confused about their real name and don't seem to trust anyone.
• The child seems fearful of law enforcement.
• The child may not remember the other parent.
• The other parent may be listed as deceased or unknown or not listed at all on emergency information documents.
• The "parent" may be overprotective and keeps very close tabs on the child's activities, friends and comments.
• The child may have dyed hair or has other appearance modifications.
• You should be sensitive to any "family" situation that doesn't feel right.  The most common non-family abductor relationship is a single child with a single man who is passing as the "father" or "grandfather".
• Abductors and their victims generally move around a lot to keep from being found out.  As a result, abducted children live a transient life, often living in out-of-the-way cabins and trailer parks.  With little sense of stability, they don't make friends or fit in easily.
• The child may not wear properly fitting clothes.
• The child is reluctant to talk about where they lived in the past.
• The child never invites friends to their home.