The search for 14-year-old Axel Gerardo Esparza is underway in El Paso County, and deputies are asking neighbors to help bring the teen home.
Axel was reported missing after he was last seen around 8 a.m. last Saturday in the 13000 block of Barnard Drive in the Sparks area of El Paso. Family members and deputies describe him as a Hispanic male, about 5 feet 9 inches tall and roughly 140 pounds, with medium-length black hair and a lighter complexion. Authorities say he was wearing a red hoodie, gray sweatpants, and black shoes when he disappeared.
As reported by KTSM, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office identified the teen as Axel Gerardo Esparza and has circulated photos through its public channels in the hope that someone recognizes him. KVIA notes deputies provided the clothing and physical details and urged anyone with information to contact investigators. Tips can be directed to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office at (915) 832-4408, or to 911 in an emergency.
How neighbors can help
Residents in and around Barnard Drive are being asked to check doorbell cameras, home-security footage, and recent social media posts for anything that might help deputies track Axel’s movements. In past missing person bulletins, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office has asked residents not to approach anyone who appears lost or in danger, and instead to immediately report sightings to authorities so trained personnel can respond.
For official releases and related alerts, the Sheriff’s Office continues to post updates at the El Paso County Sheriff's Office site.
Axel’s family and deputies are pleading for any leads. Anyone who thinks they may have seen him or has information about his whereabouts is urged to call (915) 832-4408 so investigators can follow up.
