Luis Santiago, Who Had Disappeared in Etzatlán, Has Been Found Alive

“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat 

The minor is now with his loved ones and is safe and sound, although no further details about his whereabouts were released.

The minor's family announced his location; however, no details were given about how he was found.

Luis Santiago Marín García, 16 years old, was found alive three days after his disappearance was reported in the municipality of Etzatlán, Jalisco.

According to information provided by his family to this news outlet, the minor is now with his loved ones and is safe and sound.

Although no further details were released about the circumstances, the location, or how he was found, his family expressed their gratitude for the prompt location of Luis Santiago. "My son is home now. He just arrived safe and sound," said the minor's mother, María Gabriela García Martínez.

Authorities confirm the minor's location

This Tuesday morning, the Jalisco State Commission for the Search for Missing Persons published the official report confirming the teenager's location, thus concluding the alert issued after his disappearance.

Luis Santiago had been reported missing since the night of January 3, a situation that caused his family great anguish. According to his mother, the young man exhibited unusual behavior before leaving his home.  Around 7:40 p.m., he said he was going to the store, but he ran out of the house and disappeared from sight, even though a family member tried to follow him.

Hours later, upon returning home, the family found a letter in the minor's closet, in which he announced that he was going to work and would not be able to communicate for a while, assuring them that he was fine and that he would send money later.  Given this situation, the family expressed their fear that the teenager might have been a victim of possible recruitment through a false job offer, a problem that, according to search groups, has been increasing in Jalisco.

Luis Santiago is in his third semester of high school and combined his studies with occasional jobs. His mother acknowledged that she was worried about some of the teenager's recent friendships.

Where can you find information on missing persons?

The Jalisco State Missing Persons Commission publishes information about missing persons on its Facebook page.

Each profile includes a photo and description of the missing person, their distinguishing features, details about the last known location, and contact information for providing information.

Sources: Milenio,   Borderland Beat Archives