In what condition was the four-year-old boy found after being taken from Los Tres Brazos to Capotillo?
The National Police reported that they are continuing their investigations into the case of the four-year-old boy who was rescued safe and sound in the Capotillo sector, after being reported missing in Los Tres Brazos, Santo Domingo Este municipality.
The institution’s spokesperson, Colonel Diego Pesqueira, explained that the infant is receiving care under established protection protocols, while authorities assess the vulnerability of the home where he lives with his family.
Situation of the adolescent involved
Regarding the 12-year-old girl captured on surveillance cameras taking the child, the police clarified that she is a homeless minor. According to official reports, the teenager ran away from the National Council for Children and Adolescents (CONANI) five days before the incident.
The minor was transferred to the Robert Reid Cabral Children’s Hospital for rehydration and a psychological evaluation, and will later be referred to the Specialized Prosecutor’s Office for Children and Adolescents to follow up on the corresponding legal process.
Thanks to the community
Colonel Pesqueira highlighted the public’s and the media’s prompt cooperation, noting that the rapid dissemination of the alert was key to the child’s swift location and safety. The investigation continues to fully clarify the circumstances of this case.

