After an urgent search that gripped the Denton community, 17-year-old Brandon Strawn has been found safe. Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed that the teen, who was missing is now back with his family. Strawn's disappearance had triggered an Endangered Missing Alert, as he is reported to have intellectual disabilities and his safety was of paramount concern.
The search for Strawn quickly mobilized after he was reported absent from his home near Stuart Road and Loop 228 in Denton. The Denton County Sheriff's Office made a plea for the public to help find the white male teen, who stands at 5 feet and 11 inches and weighs around 170 pounds. He was last seen carrying a lime green and black backpack—a distinctive item that likely helped concerned citizens to keep a keen lookout. According to FOX San Antonio, Strawn has blond hair and blue eyes, characteristics that were widely disseminated in the efforts to locate him.
The circumstances behind Strawn's brief disappearance have not been publicly disclosed. The focus, for now, remains squarely on the relief that accompanies his safe return. Details about how he was found or what transpired during the time he was missing were not immediately available. However, the dedication of the local authorities and the swift action of the community have surely played a role in ensuring that this teenager could safely return to stand once more amongst his kin. More information may become available as officials continue to closely look into the matter, as indicated in a report by News 4 San Antonio.
