HOUSTON — A mother is praying for a miracle after her 18-year-old son with special needs went missing Monday.
Maribel Salazar said her son, Julio Salazar Gonzles, ran out of their apartment during a mental crisis he was having. Julio is autistic and has epilepsy and psychosis, according to his mom.
Julio's family has been searching for him daily, passing out flyers with the hopes someone spots him.
Salazar is worried he won't survive the heat, and without his medication, she fears this might cause him a seizure.
The family says Julio is about 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs around 150 pounds. He was last seen wearing a white shirt with blue and black jogger pants and a baseball hat. He may also be carrying a black backpack.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office and Texas EquuSearch both confirmed they're looking for Julio. If you know where he is, contact HCSO at 713-755-7427 or EquuSearch at 281-309-9500.
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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 non-profit organization has compiled a wealth of resources to help.
There is no 24-hour waiting period required to report a person missing, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.