Full Notification

The San Angelo Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division is confirming that the body retrieved this morning from the Concho River is 15-year-old Daniel Perez.

At approximately 6:57 a.m., a person jogging on the pathway on the north side of the Concho River called 911 to report they observed what they believed to be a body floating in the river. 

The first officer on scene arrived at approximately 6:59 a.m. and located a deceased subject in the water, about three to four feet off the north bank of the river, just east of the Irving Street Low Water Crossing. 

Police quarantined the surrounding area and closed traffic to the Chadbourne and Irving Street Bridges for several hours while investigators processed the area.  After removing the body from the river, detectives confirmed the deceased to be Perez. 

Perez was transported to Lubbock, Texas for autopsy.  At this time, police do not suspect foul play. 

Perez was the was the subject of a Missing Endangered Juvenile Alert that was issued on April 29, 2014, after police received information that Perez was last seen alive and in the water near the Irving Street Bridge on April 28.  Perez was considered endangered because it was reported that he was under the influence of an intoxicant at the time he went into the water.  

This is an ongoing investigation and more information will be released when it becomes available.

***SAPD***

The San Angelo Police Department seeks your help in locating a missing endangered juvenile: 15 year old Daniel Perez, Hispanic, male, 5'10", 200 lbs, dark brown hair, light brown eyes.  Daniel was wearing a white T-shirt, black basketball shorts, and white athletic shoes.  

Daniel was last seen yesterday at around 5:30 p.m., by the Irving Street low water crossing.  Police believe Daniel is in danger due to being under the influence of an intoxicant.  Police received information that Daniel made his way into the water and has not been seen since.

If you have information that can assist in helping safely locate Daniel, please call SAPD Dispatch at 325-657-4315.  If you know his location and he is in need of medical attention, please call 911. 

To remain anonymous call 1-855-TIPS-247 or text TIP SAPD to 888777 and follow the instructions.  

Instructions:

If you know Daniel's whereabouts call police dispatch at 325-657-4315.