A 13-year-old Houston boy known to loved ones as Junior has been missing since Monday, and investigators say they believe he could be in imminent danger. Jermael Jones was last seen on foot in the 10500 block of Vinca Minor Lane, near the intersection of Wayside and Little York, wearing a white shirt, camouflage shorts and tan tennis shoes.
Investigators believe Jones is in imminent danger and are asking the public for help locating him, according to the Texas Center for the Missing, as reported by KHOU 11. The organization, which has Houston roots, works to educate families and authorities on how to find missing people and maintains resources for relatives of missing children or endangered adults, per the same report.
An earlier Houston police bulletin said Jones may have autism spectrum disorder, the station notes. He stands 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs approximately 135 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
What Police Want the Public to Know
Anyone with information about Jones's whereabouts is asked to call the Houston Police Department at 832-394-1840 and reference case number 26-708896326. The station's report, citing broader guidance for families in similar situations, notes that anyone whose loved one goes missing should alert local law enforcement right away and provide a photo along with details of when and where the person was last seen.
A Widespread, Ongoing Problem
Tens of thousands of people go missing every year across the United States, according to the article's background reporting. The Texas Department of Public Safety also maintains the Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse, a statewide repository of searchable bulletins and photos covering missing and unidentified people across Texas.
No updates on Jones's condition or whereabouts have been released since he was reported missing on Monday. Houston police have not shared additional details beyond the description and case number provided in the bulletin.
