Springfield Missing Teen and Baby: Search Widens to Include Father of Child

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA -- Fairfax County Police are on the lookout for Jose Castillo Rivas, 18, in connection with missing teen Lizzy Lizbeth Rivera Colindres and her 5-month old baby boy, Aidan Castillo Rivera, police announced Tuesday morning. Castillo Rivas is the baby's father, police said.

Lizzy, 16, and her baby were last seen on Jan. 14 at their home on Rhoden Court, in Springfield, according to police. Her mom reported her missing the next day and they were entered as missing juveniles. Initially, detectives believed Lizzy left voluntarily with Aidan and her son’s father, Castillo Rivas, but new information suggests she and the baby might be in danger and left home out of fear of him, police said.

Police say there have been "ongoing issues in court between them, to include a protective order against him."
Detectives have continued to work to follow tips and leads to find Lizzy and her baby and return them safely home to her mother, but still need local residents' help.

Police released a photo of Castillo Rivas (above) on Tuesday. If you see him, call police immediately, police ask. He is described as Hispanic, with a medium complexion, 5 feet 9 inches tall and about 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

A Springfield resident, Lizzy is a student at Fairfax County's Bryant Alternative High School in the Alexandria section of the county.

Detectives will be out canvassing the area of Rhoden Court (see map below) Tuesday looking for information. They have been working with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to reach as many people as possible. Below is a copy of the missing person flyer for Lizzy and her baby: