An Amber Alert in Colorado resulted in a positive outcome as missing teenager Jasmin Zapata, aged 16, was found safe just hours after the alert was issued. On Monday evening, Jasmin was last seen at her home in Boulder, Colorado. According to reports by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and the Boulder Police Department, she was observed being “forced into” a white pickup truck with two men around 8 p.m.
The authorities quickly identified 19-year-old Juan Bretado as a person of interest in the case. Following the Amber Alert, which raised concerns for her safety, Jasmin was located on Tuesday afternoon, ensuring her well-being. Bretado has since been taken into custody by the Boulder Police Department.
While it remains unclear about the location where Jasmin and Bretado were found, Boulder police have expressed gratitude to the Thornton Police for their assistance. Thornton is situated approximately 25 miles from Boulder. The reasons behind Jasmin’s disappearance and any relationship she might have had with Bretado have yet to be clarified.
Details about the charges against Bretado or the status of the second man reportedly involved have not been disclosed. This incident underscores the importance and effectiveness of Amber Alerts in rapidly mobilizing resources and community awareness to recover missing children.
In such distressing situations, resources like the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline play a crucial role, offering 24/7 support to those in need.