Authorities are urgently searching for 16-year-old Adrian Lelo Gomez Jr. from the San Antonio area after he did not return home from school Thursday evening, according to family members and deputies. Investigators say time is critical, noting he likely had no cell phone or other means of contact when he went missing.
Gomez is described as 5-foot-4, weighing about 204 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie, baggy black jeans, and black DCS shoes. Deputies say he did not return home from school around 5:15 p.m. Thursday and could not be reached. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Legal note on harboring
Deputies are reminding the public that anyone who conceals or harbors a reported missing juvenile could face criminal charges. Under Texas law, knowingly harboring a runaway child can be prosecuted as a Class A misdemeanor, according to Justia. While there are defenses if authorities are notified promptly, law enforcement’s message is clear: anyone with information about a missing teen should contact authorities immediately.
Why quick tips matter in Bexar County
Bexar County recently added staff to a dedicated missing-persons unit to manage a rising caseload, with deputies noting that quick public tips can help narrow the search area during the critical first hours. The new unit is designed to streamline case intake, database entry, and coordination with field searches, the San Antonio Report noted.
How to report tips
Anyone with information on Adrian’s whereabouts is urged to call the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office at (210) 335-6000 or email the Missing Persons Unit at [email protected]. Deputies also ask residents to preserve original video files from doorbell or security cameras that may have captured him. If Adrian is believed to be in immediate danger, call 911, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
