Mint Butterfield Missing; – Mint Butterfield, the 16-year-old child of Stewart Butterfield, co-founder of Slack, has been located in San Francisco after being reported missing for almost a week. In an email to the press, Mint’s parents, Caterina Fake, co-founder of Flickr, and Jyri Engestrom, a fellow tech founder, revealed that Mint, who prefers they/them pronouns, was found with the assistance of the Marin County Sheriff’s Office and the San Francisco Police Department.
Adam Schermerhorn, a public information officer from the Marin County Sheriff’s Office, confirmed that Mint was discovered on the evening of April 27. The family expressed their gratitude to everyone who provided tips and support, including family, friends, volunteers, and even strangers. They also extended their appreciation to the experienced law enforcement officers who understand the dangers posed by individuals who exploit vulnerable teenagers using drugs.
Previously, the Marin County Sheriff’s Office had issued a press release on April 25, describing Mint as a “voluntary missing person.” Mint’s mother, Caterina Fake, reported them missing after finding a note on the morning of April 22, indicating that Mint had left.
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The last sighting of Mint was on April 21 at around 10 p.m. in Bolinas, California. Authorities, including Adam Schermerhorn, stated that there was no evidence of foul play or any criminal activity related to Mint’s disappearance.
The press release from the police mentioned that it was unclear how Mint left the area since they did not have access to a vehicle or a phone. They emphasized that there was no indication of Mint being taken against their will. However, due to a previous threat of suicide, Mint was considered an “At-Risk” voluntary-missing juvenile. Based on Mint’s mother’s statements, the police believed that Mint might have traveled to the Tenderloin District of San Francisco.
