16-year-old missing since Aug 10
August 15, 2008 by Kristina Chew, PhD
Filed under Health
16-year-old Andy Beattie has been missing since August 10; he was last seen in Tacoma, Washington. He has Asperger’s Syndrome and has, according to a post by his mother on an online forum, “run off in the past and [was] sleeping in public parks and in street bus stops.” You can find more information here, including contact numbers for his mother, Samantha Underwood.
I used to run off a lot when I was younger (peaking at 12 or so). So this could easily have been me. I sure hope they find him soon, and nothing bad has happened. At least, being a boy, he’s safe from the majority of perverts.
Thank you so much for posting this!
Oh wow.
That’s local. I’ll keep my eyes out, and spread the word to people I know & trust too.
Thank you SO much for posting this. We are all frantic! I appreciate all the kind words and prayers.
@Samantha, Definitely thinking a lot of him and of your family—–hope he comes home soon.
My prayers for you and your son, Samantha! I have a 6 yr old who runs off and i know how terrifying it is to have them out of your sight for even 5 minutes. I pray he is ok and is back home very very soon! Blessings to you all during this ordeal.
Andy has been found!!! The Tacoma police returned him to me after 132 hours missing. Thanks for your kind thoughts, words and prayers!
So glad to know this! Hope he is ok.
Oh that’s excellent Samantha! SO GLAD to hear it! I’m really glad he’s ok.
Samantha – Oh, I am so THRILLED for you guys! What a relief!
As the mom of a 3.5 year old “runner” this is a constant terror- so wonderful to hear the happy ending, and hope all is well. Best wishes to the family.