It took nine hours to find a boy missing for four months
Brian, 15 years old, went missing in early September from Nevada. Over two months later, with still no leads, The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children once again sent out a notification that he was missing. After reviewing the case and establishing that no one was actively looking for Brian, Finding Kids decided to take on the case.
Our private investigators began by conducting a lengthy online and social media search to find any clues regarding Brian’s location. Because of this critical online search, some hopeful leads were discovered as to where he might be found.
Finding Kids discovered that Brian had been secretly staying at a friend’s house. After interviewing several members of the family we established that he was safe. Authorities were notified and Brian was cleared from the missing persons’ database. Missing 15-year-old Brian was confirmed safe in less than 9 hours of Investigative work. The parents had been overwhelmed by the ordeal – consumed with anxiety and fear of not knowing where their son was. They were relieved to be finally reunited with their son, and greatly encouraged when our investigator appeared at their door willing to do whatever it would take to find their missing son.
Today, predators can reach vulnerable children through phones, social media, gaming platforms, and the internet, often before families realize something is wrong. Finding Kids responds through three core programs: Recover. Care. Target. We help locate missing and exploited children, support families during and after recovery, and work with law enforcement to identify and disrupt those who exploit youth. Our work continues after a child is found because recovery is only the beginning. By combining investigations, aftercare, and prevention, we help children return safely to their homes, schools, and communities while building a future where every vulnerable child receives help before crisis becomes exploitation. We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and 100% of your tax-deductible donation goes directly towards keeping kids safe. We cannot do this work without your support.
*Names has been changed to protect the victim’s identity.