Teen last seen heading for school bus is reported missing by Irmo Police
UPDATE: Brandon Pacheco-Nunez has been located and is safe, the Irmo Police Department said Friday.
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A search is underway for a missing Midlands teenager, and police are asking for help finding the 15-year-old.
Brandon Pacheco-Nunez was publicly reported missing by the Irmo Police Department Wednesday. The teen has not been seen since Monday, when he left for school at 7:30 a.m., police said in a news release.
The Dutch Fork High student was heading for the school bus after leaving his home in the New Friarsgate subdivision, according to the release.
Police said a missing person’s report was filed when Pacheco-Nunez’s mother was notified by Dutch Fork High officials that he did not attend the Lexington-Richland 5 school that day.
There was no word if Pacheco-Nunez was considered a runaway, or if he was alone when he was last seen. Police did not say if foul play was suspected in Pacheco-Nunez’s disappearance.
Police described Pacheco-Nunez as 5-foot-10, 160-pound male, and pictures shared by police show the teen has dark-colored hair. Pacheco-Nunez was last seen wearing a black shirt, black pants, and black shoes, according to the release.
Anyone who has seen Pacheco-Nunez, or has information about him, is asked to call police at 803-781-8088 or 803-785-2521, or CrimeStoppers at 888-CRIME-SC or submit an online tip.
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This story was originally published November 10, 2021 at 12:46 PM with the headline "Teen last seen heading for school bus is reported missing by Irmo Police."
