(COLORADO SPRINGS) -- The family of Christopher Abeyta, a boy who disappeared from Colorado Springs in 1986, has renewed hope in solving the case after discovering new evidence related to his abduction.

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) recently released an age-progressed image of Christopher, depicting what he might look like at 39 years old. This development comes as the family claims to have uncovered substantial new evidence that could impact the investigation.

"It's the evidence pertaining to the night my brother disappeared," said Denise Alves, Christopher Abeyta's sister. "We think it will propel his investigation."

On July 15, 1986, Christopher Abeyta was taken from his crib at the family's home in southwestern Colorado Springs during the night. He h

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