Houston, TX – Fourteen-year-old Daniel Gonzalez was reported missing after last being seen on October 26, 2024, near the 3700 block of Heatherbrook Drive in Houston. Daniel’s family and the Houston Police Department are urgently seeking information on his whereabouts and are asking the public to remain vigilant.
On the day of his disappearance, Daniel was last spotted wearing a white T-shirt, blue jeans, and Crocs. His physical description is as follows:
- Gender: Male
- Age: 14
- Height: 5’6″
- Weight: 145 pounds
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
- Complexion: Light brown
- Race: White/Hispanic
Daniel was reported missing in the late evening hours, with no known direction of travel. The case has been classified under the Houston Police Department’s missing persons cases, with a specific focus on locating runaway youth. The police are particularly concerned due to his age and vulnerability.
Authorities have issued a reminder that harboring a runaway child is against the law in Texas under Section 25.06 of the Texas Penal Code. The statute states that knowingly providing refuge to a child without the consent of their legal guardian is considered a Class A misdemeanor, punishable under Texas law.
Anyone with information about Daniel Gonzalez is encouraged to contact the Houston Police Department Missing Persons Unit at 832-394-1840, referencing case number 1507959-24
