The Springfield Police Department has reached out to the public through social media, in an effort to find 15-year-old Ryan DeLeon-Velasquez who has been reported as a runaway. According to Facebook post shared by the department, Ryan was last known to be making plans to travel to Chicago but could still be in the Connecticut area.
Described as approximately 5’5” and weighing around 135 lbs, authorities have released these details in hopes that people will come forward with any current information regarding the whereabouts of DeLeon-Velasquez; Ryan left behind a note outlining their intention to venture towards Chicago, but there remains a possibility that they are still close to home in Connecticut. The Youth Aid Bureau spearheading the search encourages anyone with knowledge of Ryan's location to reach out to the detectives or the non-emergency line provided by the Springfield Police Department.
Community effort in such situations becomes pivotal, as the Springfield Police Department understands, especially when the safety and well-being of a young individual is at stake. The police have asked for "your assistance" explicitly in their communication, reminding us of the shared responsibility we bear for our youth.
Those who might have information regarding Ryan DeLeon-Velasquez are urged to contact Springfield Police Department's detectives at 413-787-6360; they are also introducing an alternative through the non-emergency number 413-787-6300, for those who can provide any leads without requiring immediate police engagement but the urgency of the situation cannot be understated as with any case of a missing child, community vigilance can be instrumental to a safe return.
