Santo Domingo.- Ángel Aneuris Peña Rodríguez, a 35-year-old man reported missing since Thursday from the Los Mina sector of Santo Domingo Este, was found unharmed and returned home on Saturday, his family confirmed.
Relatives of Peña Rodríguez revealed that he reappeared at his residence shortly after local media circulated appeals for information regarding his disappearance. While they declined to provide specific details about his whereabouts during the two-day period, they expressed profound relief at his safe return. “We thank God he is alive and well, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who shared the information and supported us,” a family member stated.
Unresolved questions surround disappearance
Though the family emphasized that Peña Rodríguez is physically unhurt, they acknowledged he had been grappling with “unclarified family issues” prior to his disappearance. They did not elaborate on the nature of these challenges or whether they contributed to his decision to leave home. Authorities have not yet commented on whether an investigation into the incident will be opened.
Community relief
The case drew swift attention on social media and local news outlets, with neighbors and community groups rallying to share missing person flyers and appeals. Peña Rodríguez’s safe return has been met with relief in Los Mina, a tight-knit community where such disappearances often spark collective concern.
As of Sunday, the family has requested privacy to “reconnect and heal,” leaving unanswered questions about the circumstances of his disappearance. For now, however, the focus remains on gratitude—and the quiet joy of a loved one’s return.