Missing Since 1997: Image Shows What 5-Month-Old May Look Like Now

June 15, 2026

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Sabrina Aisenberg at 5 months old and an age-progression showing what she may look like at 28 years old. Credit: NCMEC

More eyes are about to turn to one of the nation’s most baffling infant abduction cases.  

Later this summer, a documentary series is expected to revisit the disappearance of Sabrina Aisenberg, exploring the mystery that has captivated investigators and the public for nearly three decades.

As Sabrina’s 29th birthday approaches on June 27, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) is releasing a new age-progression image showing what she may look like today.

“Age-progression images can spark recognition that leads to critical new information,” said John Bischoff, vice president of NCMEC's Missing Children Division. “We hope this image of Sabrina reaches someone who recognizes her, or perhaps even Sabrina herself, and helps bring long-awaited answers to her family and the community.”

Sabrina was just 5 months old when she vanished from her home in Valrico, Florida, on Nov. 24, 1997. Despite decades of investigation, no trace of her has ever been found. Here’s what we know: 

  • According to her mother, Marlene Aisenberg, Sabrina was sound asleep in her crib when she checked on her around midnight.
  • Marlene and Steve Aisenberg told investigators they woke up around 6:30 a.m. and discovered Sabrina was missing.
  • While searching the house for their daughter, the parents reported finding the garage door and the door leading from the garage into the house open.
  • The parents also reported that a handmade yellow blanket was missing from Sabrina's crib.

Searches for Sabrina were launched immediately, and the case drew national attention, including being featured on the TV show, “America’s Most Wanted.”

“After 28 years, we still believe answers are possible,” Steve Aisenberg told NCMEC recently. “Sabrina, we love you. We miss you, and we look forward to the day we are reunited as a family.”

Sabrina has blue eyes, brown hair and a distinctive birthmark on the back of her shoulder in the shape of a “Y.”

Anyone with information about Sabrina Aisenberg or her disappearance is urged to contact the FBI (Florida) 1-800-225-5324, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (Florida) 1-813-247-8000 or NCMEC at 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678). Even the smallest detail could make a difference.

Republished courtesy of NCMEC



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