13-year-old missing from Stratmoor Hills found safe

Ashley Eberhardt
·1 min read
UPDATE: THURSDAY 4/4/2024 8:18 p.m.

(EL PASO COUNTY, Colo.) — Phoenix has been found and is safe.

ORIGINAL STORY: 13-year-old missing from Stratmoor Hills area

THURSDAY 4/4/2024 8:13 p.m.

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) is asking for the community’s help finding a 13-year-old boy who left a relative’s home in the Stratmoor Hills area on Thursday night, April 4.

EPSO said 13-year-old Phoenix was last seen near Clover Circle West wearing a black t-shirt, possibly with a Special Olympics logo on it. He was also wearing black pants with red striping down the leg, EPSO said.

EPSO said Phoenix is autistic and considered high risk, and he reportedly left his relative’s home without a coat. He is described as having blonde hair and blue eyes, standing 5’4″ tall and weighing 120 pounds.

If you see Phoenix or know where he is, call (719) 390-5555.

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