A San Antonio family is grappling with the disappearance of 19-year-old Angel Quinonez Maldonado, who was last seen on the city's East Side around the stroke of midnight Saturday. According to FOX San Antonio, Angel's absence prompted authorities to issue a CLEAR Alert today in an effort to locate the missing teenager.
The San Antonio Police Department has distributed a physical description of Maldonado, noting he stands 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighs about 210 pounds, with brown hair and eyes. Notably, he was wearing a navy blue shirt emblazoned with "St. Engineering", and denim blue jeans the last time he was seen, local reports confirm. The San Antonio community, and the family of Maldonado are seeking any information that could lead to his whereabouts, and are urging individuals to come forward with any relevant details.
In their coverage of the incident, KENS 5 reiterated the call for public assistance, stating that anyone with information should contact the San Antonio Police Department Missing Persons Unit at 210-207-7660. The CLEAR Alert, a system designed to bridge the gap between the police force and community members, is now an instrumental part of the search and rescue operations for individuals deemed in immediate danger or those who have gone missing under unexplained or suspicious circumstances.
Community response to the disappearance has been a mixture of concern and active engagement, with many taking to social media to spread the word about Maldonado's missing person report. The CLEAR Alert continues to be an essential tool, in engaging the public's eye, and harnessing the collective vigilance of the San Antonio populace. As hours turn into days since Maldonado was last seen, the urgency of finding him safe becomes all the more pressing for all involved.
