Bexar County deputies are stepping up the search for 15-year-old Ruben Paz, a white male who was reported missing after he was last seen around 5 p.m. on April 10 in the 7000 block of Congressional Boulevard on San Antonio’s northwest side. Paz is described as about 5 feet 11 inches tall and 135 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. Deputies say he was last seen wearing a black jacket, blue jeans and black Jordan shoes, and he was carrying a black backpack.
What authorities released
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office has released a photograph of Ruben and says the search is ongoing, urging the public to pay attention to the description and to call in any tips quickly. Deputies also issued a warning that anyone found to be harboring or hiding Ruben could face criminal charges. Anyone with information is asked to call (210) 335-6000 or email the agency’s Missing Persons Unit at [email protected], according to KENS5. Photo credit: BCSO.
How the county responds
Bexar County has recently tried to get ahead of cases like this by expanding its missing-persons resources, creating a dedicated unit to chip away at a growing backlog and to move faster when children disappear, the San Antonio Report reported. Deputies say that when time is critical in a missing-child case, the office coordinates search teams and technology, including mounted patrol and drones, to cover ground as quickly and safely as possible.
How to help
If you believe you have seen Ruben or have any information about where he might be, contact the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office at (210) 335-6000 or email [email protected]. Authorities advise against trying to approach or detain him yourself; instead, they ask that you call in details immediately so deputies can respond. The sheriff’s office emphasized that harboring a missing juvenile can lead to criminal penalties, and it released Ruben’s photo to help the public identify him, per KENS5.
