A local teen who went missing two weeks ago has been found safe in Kansas. The Baldwin Police Department says it is now working with state child welfare agencies to bring 16-year-old Paco Gaspar home.
The department says charges are pending against those responsible for Gaspar’s care and well-being.
“There are also pending charges in relation to [the] concealing of his whereabouts throughout this investigation,” a department spokesperson says.
Not reported missing for 5 days
According to the police timeline, Gaspar was last seen near Airport Road in Baldwin on Feb. 24, but five days lapsed before anyone reported him missing.
Baldwin PD thanked the Coffeyville, Kansas, police department and federal law enforcement agents for helping to find the teen.
In an updated social media post on March 7, the department also thanked its investigator, Dakota Foster, for his work on the case and the general public, who shared information about Gaspar’s disappearance hundreds of times on social media.
“Lastly, thank you to our community and residents for your commitment and concern for Paco’s safety. We are proud to serve you,” the post said.
