Missing teenager from Inver Grove Heights returned home, another still missing
Julian Puente was one of two teens who went missing from Inver Grove Heights in August. The other teen, Jonathon Wells, returned home according to the MN BCA. Photo Courtesy: MN BCA
UPDATE: On Thursday, November 11, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension(BCA) announced that Jonathon Wells had returned home safely.
The BCA did not provide an update for Julian Puente, who also went missing from Inver Grove Heights.
Authorities have not said if the two disappearances were connected in any way.
Inver Grove Heights police are asking for the public’s help in finding two separate missing teenagers.
17-year-old Julian Puente, has had little contact with his family since he left his home on Aug. 7. Authorities note that he returned home once and left shortly after.
Puente is described as 5’8″ and 130 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Officials add that he may be staying with family or friends in St. Cloud or Minneapolis.
The other missing person is 14-year-old Jonathan Wells, who also left home on Aug. 7. Police say he is 5’4″ and 120 pounds with brown hair and eyes.
Wells is believed to be staying with friends in the Minneapolis area.
It is unknown whether these two cases are related to each other. Authorities are asking anyone with information to call 911.