PRESS RELEASE Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office SHERIFF ERIC FAGAN MEDIA CONTACT: Michelle Domengoni 281-341-8738 office 832-278-9893 cell michelle.domengoni@fortbendcountytx.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 12, 2023 Teen Safely Returned Home Thanks to Interagency Efforts (FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS) – In a collaborative effort with local authorities, a missing juvenile was located and safely returned to his family by Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan. On October 10, 2023, at approximately 10:00 PM, the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office received a report of a missing juvenile. The teen was last seen around 11:00 AM in the 4100 block of Scenic Valley Ln., Sugar Land, Fort Bend County, Texas. On October 11, 2023, at approximately 7:00 PM, the teen was located in Houston, Texas and quickly returned home. The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office would like to make the public aware of the potential dangers that missing persons, particularly young adults and teens are susceptible to exploitation and trafficking. Due to the relatively quick location by our neighboring agency, these potential concerns were averted, resulting in a positive outcome. "We would like to thank Chief Troy Finner and the Houston Police Department for working with us to locate and secure the teen, which allowed for his safe return to his family," said Sheriff Fagan. "We would also like to recognize the public for their help and the family for their trust in law enforcement." -###- About the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office was founded in 1837 and is the largest and most diverse law enforcement agency in Fort Bend County. The Sheriff’s Office has over 900 employees, including 615 sworn peace officers and 22 reserve volunteer deputies dedicated to protecting and serving nearly 900,000 Fort Bend County residents. Among the 10 fastestgrowing counties in the nation, Fort Bend covers 885 square miles and includes 21 unincorporated communities. Visit our website | www.fbcsheriff.org View our 2022 Annual Report Follow us on social media | https://linktr.ee/FBCSOTexas Address/Location Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office 1840 Richmond Parkway Richmond, TX 77469 Contact Emergency: 9-1-1 Non-emergencies: 281-341-4665
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