An AMBER Alert for a 14-year-old Bexar County boy with a medical condition was canceled late Friday after officials said the teenager had been found "alive and well." He had been reported missing at about 7 p.m., which triggered a countywide search and statewide alert messages. Authorities did not immediately say where he was found or what led to his recovery, as per KENS5.
Amber Alert Issued, Then Canceled Within Hours
According to KENS5, the Texas Department of Public Safety activated the AMBER Alert on Friday night after the boy was reported missing around 7 p.m. The alert was called off at about 11:45 p.m., when the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office reported that the teen had been found "alive and well." The outlet also noted that authorities did not say the boy had been abducted.
How AMBER Alerts Work In Texas
AMBER Alerts in Texas run through a statewide network overseen by the Texas Department of Public Safety and are reserved for cases where law enforcement believes a child may be in imminent danger. As per the Texas Department of Public Safety, only law enforcement agencies can request activation. Once an alert is issued, the system pushes information to media outlets, transportation partners and national clearinghouses in an effort to generate tips as quickly as possible.
What Officials Have Said
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, as reported by KENS5, confirmed late Friday that the teen had been located and described his condition as "alive and well." Officials have not yet released where he was found, details about his medical condition, or whether there is any ongoing investigation into the circumstances of his disappearance.
Anyone with information about missing children or similar cases is urged to contact local law enforcement or call 911. This story will be updated if authorities share additional details.
