In a relieving turn of events, Miami police confirmed this morning the safe return of a 16-year-old boy with autism who had been reported missing. Jhoelanghelo Lanza, who was missing from the Little Havana area since yesterday, was found overnight in good health and reunited with his family, Local 10 News reported. The exact details pertaining to Lanza's disappearance and how he was located have not been released by the authorities.
The search effort began after the City of Miami Police Department alerted the public about the teen's absence. Last seen yesterday, Lanza was described as 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing 200 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Accustomed to finding missing persons, the police were searching for a boy this time wearing a dark green shirt, gray shorts, and black Nike sneakers, per details provided by WSVN. His family highlighted Jhoelanghelo’s condition, adding another layer of urgency to his return.
The community and local authorities responded swiftly to help ensure Lanza's safe return. Anyone with information had been encouraged to reach out to the Special Victims Unit detectives, establishing crucial lines of communication in support of the mission. The City of Miami Police, while announcing Jhoelanghelo's findings, thanked the public for their assistance in the matter. Maintaining privacy for the family, they did not furnish additional information about the teen's time away from home.
