PEARLAND, Texas — Pearland police say a 14-year-old boy who was reported missing on Monday has been found safe.
The teen has an intellectual disability so there was concern he could be in danger. An Endangered Missing Persons Alert was sent out Monday night but police say the boy was found early Tuesday morning.
What to do when someone goes missing
Thousands of people go missing every year across the United States, and there are organizations and law enforcement agencies that work to bring them home to loved ones.
The Texas Center for the Missing is an organization with Houston roots that works to educate loved ones and authorities on finding the lost.
From resources that deal with missing children to endangered adults, the nonprofit organization has compiled a wealth of resources to help.
