Authorities in the Dominican Republic have successfully resolved a missing child case that garnered significant attention through digital channels. The National Police confirmed the safe recovery of a 12-year-old male minor in La Vega province after an intensive search operation triggered by social media alerts.
The incident unfolded when educational staff at the boy’s school notified his mother of his unexplained absence from classes on Thursday, January 8. Despite having left his residence to attend the nearby learning institution, the child never arrived at the facility, prompting immediate concern.
Law enforcement agencies sprang into action following digital dissemination of the missing person alert. Investigators from the Regional Investigation Subdirectorate (Dicrim) mobilized resources to trace the minor’s whereabouts through systematic investigative protocols.
The case reached its positive conclusion when police verification confirmed the child had voluntarily traveled to Santiago province to stay with relatives, reportedly due to personal circumstances. The mother subsequently traveled to the location and safely retrieved her son without incident.
Official statements from the National Police emphasized that the minor remained in good health throughout the episode and suffered no compromise to his physical wellbeing. With the child now under parental supervision, authorities have formally closed the investigation, noting no criminal elements were involved in the occurrence.