Melissa was allegedly abducted by her mother, Ryoko Uchiyama. An FBI Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution warrant was issued for the abductor on May 15, 2006. They are believed to have left the country and traveled to Japan. The child is Biracial. She is Asian and White. Melissa has a dark mark on her right shoulder and on her lower back. She may use the first name Hinako or Hina and the last name Uchiyama. Ryoko may use the alias first name Ayako. She has a scar on her lower abdomen.