The Methuen Police Department has turned to social media in the urgent search for a missing juvenile, Jostin Burgos, age 15. Burgos was reported missing by his family on Saturday, initiating investigations into his whereabouts. The department describes the missing youth as having brown eyes, long black hair, a dark complexion, standing at 5'10", and weighing approximately 150 lbs. The appeal for public assistance was posted on the Methuen Police Department's Facebook page, with hopes that community members might have seen Burgos or have information to contribute.
At the time of his disappearance, he was last seen wearing a distinctive all-black ensemble: a black jacket, a black winter ski-mask, black sweatpants, and black New Balance sneakers. The specificity of his attire is expected to facilitate easier recognition by the public. The authorities have asked that anyone with information reach out to the Methuen Detectives at (978)983-8698.
The Methuen Police Department's approach to utilizing social media aims to leverage the community's collective eyes and ears, thereby amplifying the reach of their search efforts. Local residents are being encouraged not only to remain vigilant but also to disseminate the information further among their networks.
The Methuen Police Department emphasizes that any detail, no matter how small, could be critical in locating the missing teenager and, as such, are urging the public to come forward with any potentially useful information. Concerned community members and individuals with any knowledge pertaining to Jostin Burgos's last known whereabouts are urged to contact law enforcement officials promptly.
