FORT MYERS, Fla.– The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), in collaboration with the Fort Myers Police Department (FMPD), has released a new age-progression image of missing child Bryan Dos Santos Gomes. The image, created by an NCMEC forensic artist, depicts what Bryan may look like today at 18 years old.
Bryan Dos Santos Gomes was just 28 days old when he was abducted in Fort Myers, Florida, on December 1, 2006, by an unidentified woman driving a dark SUV.
“With modern technology, we’re seeing more missing children come home and more cases solved, even after decades,” said Angeline Hartmann, NCMEC’s director of Communications. “Please take a good look at Bryan’s new age progression image and then share it on social media. Because he was only a month old when he was abducted, it’s likely Bryan doesn’t know his real identity or what happened to him. Today, he could be anywhere and that’s why we need everyone to be part of the search.”
Bryan’s parents, Maria Ramos Dos Santos and Jurandir Costa, released a heartfelt statement through NCMEC:
“It’s been 18 painful years without answers, but we have never stopped searching for Bryan. Not a day goes by that we don’t think of him and wonder where he is. Bryan, we love you so much. You have a brother and sister who want to meet you, and a family that’s never given up hope that you are still out there. We just want answers.”
The Fort Myers Police Department is resubmitting evidence from the original investigation, hoping that advancements in DNA technology may generate new leads.
“The Fort Myers Police Department has never given up hope in the search for baby Bryan. For 18 years, this case has remained close to our hearts, and our commitment to uncovering the truth has never wavered,” said Megan Fuentes, Public Information Specialist with FMPD. “Now that Bryan is 18, we believe there is a renewed opportunity for answers. He may be out there curious about his background, his identity, and where he came from. We are hopeful that this press conference will spark new interest, encourage those with information to come forward, and, most importantly, reach Bryan himself if he’s out there searching for answers, too.”
How to Help:
- Anyone with information is urged to contact:
- Contact Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS
- NCMEC at 1-800-843-5678
- Fort Myers Police Department at 239-321-7700
- Submit a tip through the #AtlasOne app
ORIGINAL REPORT: The Fort Myers Police Department will hold a press conference on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, to provide updates on the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Bryan Dos Santos Gomes, who has been missing since December 1, 2006.
The press conference will take place at 11 a.m.
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Bryan Dos Santos Gomes was just a few months old when he was abducted in 2006. The Fort Myers Police Department states that investigators are continuing their efforts to find answers for his family and the community.
This story will be updated.
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