Authorities are searching for a juvenile who escaped late Wednesday night from the Caliente Youth Center in Lincoln County, north of Las Vegas, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
Officials said the juvenile is a 14-year-old boy described as approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing about 100 pounds, with brown hair. The sheriff’s office released a photo of the juvenile in an effort to assist in locating him.
Escape Details
The juvenile was last seen near the Caliente Youth Center at about 11 p.m. Wednesday. Authorities believe he escaped from the facility around that time. The youth center is located roughly 150 miles north of Las Vegas and is accessible via U.S. 93.
Law enforcement has not released additional details about how the juvenile escaped or the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Public Advisory
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is advising the public not to approach the juvenile if he is spotted. Instead, residents are urged to contact law enforcement or the youth center immediately.
How to Report Information
Anyone with information about the juvenile’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office at 775-962-5151 or the Caliente Youth Center at 775-726-8200.
Authorities said the investigation remains active, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
FAQs
Where did the juvenile escape from?
From the Caliente Youth Center in Lincoln County.
When did the escape happen?
Around 11 p.m. Wednesday night.
How old is the juvenile?
Authorities say he is 14 years old.
Should the public approach him?
No, officials say to contact law enforcement instead.
Who should be contacted with information?
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office or youth center.
