The San Angelo Police Department is actively seeking the public's assistance in locating two teenagers, Natalie Gonzales, 15, and Brandon Castilla, 16, who are believed to have run away together last Monday. Information provided by FOX San Antonio detailed that Natalie was last spotted departing from her residence on Woodlawn Drive in San Angelo around 8 p.m. She is described as being 5'4", weighing approximately 100 pounds, with brown hair and eyes. Natalie's clothing at the time included a brown Mickey Mouse sweatshirt, black joggers, and she carried a black backpack.
Further to the look-out notice, News 4 San Antonio reports that Brandon, last seen leaving his home on Montague Avenue, is 5'5" and 180 pounds, with brown curly hair and brown eyes. Wearing a white shirt, red pajama pants, and Jordan sneakers, he was described when last seen. Authorities and concerned community members have intensified their efforts in hopes that they may be found safe as soon as possible.
The circumstances leading up to the disappearance of the teens have not been publicly disclosed. Still, the call for help in locating Natalie and Brandon maintains urgency, with the San Angelo Police imploring anyone with information to come forward. Community awareness can often play a crucial role in resolving such cases where young lives are poised at the precarious intersection of youth and vulnerability.
Contact can be made with the San Angelo Police Department directly by anyone with knowledge of their whereabouts. The department's number, as stated in the sourced reports, is (325)-657-4498. Any information, no matter how seemingly insignificant, could be pivotal in the safe return of Natalie Gonzales and Brandon Castilla.
