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The area suggested is closer to the Heights of Houston
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Lots of new info in this article:
“Updated 9 mins ago
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A big effort is underway to find 17-year-old Wilson Stratton.
The teen is described as young, healthy and social, but his father says there are several things that worry him: No digital footprint of Wilson and his struggle with a recent death in his family.
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‘Wilson, you are loved than more people than you can possibly know,’ said Stan Stratton.
A father's love and heartbreak brought dozens of people together Monday morning to search for Wilson.
He was last seen January 19 at around 10:30 p.m. on surveillance video at a gas station on San Felipe and Willowick, just blocks from his home.
His father thought Wilson was in bed.
Wilson didn't have a cell phone and has made no credit card transactions.
‘It's not a good sign. We've been involved in 1,700 plus cases. And I don't like where we are right now with no sightings, no calls, no communication,’ said Tim Miller with Texas EquuSearch.
Wilson's father says his son was struggling emotionally with his mother's death. The teenager was seeing a therapist and was on medication.
The teen has left his home before but always returned.
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Crews spent Monday morning on boats, kayaks and ATVs searching the Bayou and surrounding areas.
It could be a long road. Still, this father holds on to hope.
’Somebody, somewhere please help us bring this young man home.’
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http://abc13.com/father-holds-out-hope-his-teenage-son-will-be-found-safe/2999781/
Feeling so sad for Wilson right now ....
"Stan Stratton, Wilson’s dad, told KPRC that he was away the night Wilson went missing. Wilson lost his mom a few years back, and someone was at the house to check on Wilson the night he disappeared. Wilson had been in his bed, but minutes later, he was gone.
Wilson was last spotted at a nearby convenience store at a Shell gas station at the corner of Willowbend and San Felipe at 10:22 p.m. He was wearing a white and green fishing shirt, gray shorts and white tennis shoes. He bought a sandwich and a drink, then walked west. No one has heard from him since.He did not have a cellphone, a bag or extra money. Authorities say there is nothing that would indicate that he was planning to run away.
“In the beginning, things were kept kind of quiet because we thought he was possibly being held for ransom,” said Tim Miller, founder of Texas EquuSearch. “But none of those calls came in, so we decided it was time to do a search."
Father stated in the linked article that his son is on medication and has been in therapy and notes he has been deeply impacted by the loss of his mom. He also said that he son has left the home before"impulsively" but always returned.
More info here including some about the family connections. :https://www.click2houston.com/news/texas-equusearch-searches-for-17-year-old-from-west-houston
Thanks for the updates, lots of new information.
Who was the person at the home mentioned above that checked on him?
I am generally skeptical of sightings, but I hope this is true. Reporter Courtney Roland was sighted and found safe after her breakdown.
Quite a strong statement from Tim; clearly sounds like a recovery mission:
"It's not a good sign. We've been involved in 1,700 plus cases. And I don't like where we are right now with no sightings, no calls, no communication,’ said Tim Miller with Texas EquuSearch."
Worrisome circumstances, poor guy, losing his mom...I know 2 grown males who totally lost their minds after their mom passed. I mean lost it.
.....[ LE]says missing teen #WilsonStratton may have been spotted yesterday at fast food joint near Shepherd/Donovan just 15 minutes from his home. Investigators looking at surveillance footage. They say he is NOT considered in danger.
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If it is true that he is no longer considered in danger, that's good news that has come out since the more foreboding news, but you're right about sightings often being wrong.
If it is right though, could it be possible that Wilson would have a hard time right now being with his family or at home because of the dynamics driving his grief has cast him in a hostile distant mindset. Rationale or not, his love and loyalty to his departed Mom could have set off a need to separate himself from his family and friends to grieve. That takes some courage at his age.
He left home after whomever checked on him, then walked down the street and is known to have purchased something to eat. He may have planned this, considering there is no digital trail and no charges. He's left and returned before, but probably not during as bad a time as after having lost his mother. He probably had family around during the holidays and then it may have become more lonely for him?
Wow...
I agree! What 17 year old doesn't have a cell phone? Even if he had one but didn't take it with him that's odd for a teenager. And I agree it's very strange to send someone to check on a kid his age. Makes me wonder if he had some developmental delays?I think its odd that he doesnt have a cell phone at his age. I also think its odd that his dad sent someone to the house to check on a 17 year old when he was away. Lots of hinkiness here. Hope the sighting pans out.
I live in the neighborhood. Shell is located next to a dry cleaner, then a small plaza with a restaurant and a few other business. Across San Felipe are the rear yards of residential properties, most with high walls between the very narrow sidewalk and the street. Some have cameras. Across Willowick is also residential. Behind the Shell is a 1960s condo tower. If you go west from the Shell across some railroad tracks, that's where the search is being conducted. No idea as to why that area. You don't really see teens wandering around here--especially after dark i(t's very dark on San Felipe at night). I feel so bad for the family...
No. 2.5 to 3 miles.
Aww what a good Dad! Glad he is safe!!TEARS ALERT! Video of father talking to his son on the phone when he was found. http://abc13.com/father-holds-out-hope-his-missing-son-will-be-found-safe/2999781/