Authorities in Ceuta confirmed the discovery of a deceased individual on Monday morning, following an earlier report of a missing person. The case involves an eight-year-old boy who was reported missing to the Superior Police Station a few hours before the body was located. At this time, officials have not released additional information about the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Police sources told EFE that the body was found around 8:00 a.m. near the Loma Colmenar neighborhood. Investigators stated that no further details could be provided while the inquiry remains ongoing, pending corroboration of the initial findings and the autopsy results. The family of the minor had alerted authorities about the disappearance earlier that same morning, with preliminary statements indicating the child had left home to participate in a football activity with friends. The official cause of absence remains under evaluation as part of the broader inquiry.
In the immediate aftermath, law enforcement established a secure perimeter around the scene to preserve evidence and facilitate the work of forensic specialists. The coroner and forensic doctor were summoned to conduct the initial examination, with the aim of determining the cause of death and collecting any pertinent indicators that could aid the investigation. Police officials emphasized that no conclusions about the incident would be shared until the judicial process advances and a formal autopsy report is completed.
Authorities reiterated that no further information would be released at this time as investigators continue the process of documenting the scene, gathering witness statements, and reviewing surveillance materials that might shed light on the sequence of events leading to this tragedy. The case has prompted an outpouring of concern from the local community, with residents urged to exercise caution and to contact police with any information that could assist the inquiry. All updates will be provided through official channels as the investigation proceeds.
As the investigation progresses, officials will work to verify the identity of the deceased, confirm the child’s disappearance details, and determine whether any external factors played a role. The community remains urged to remain vigilant and to report any relevant observations to authorities. This incident underscores the ongoing commitment of local law enforcement to rapidly respond to missing person cases and to conduct thorough, evidence-based inquiries in order to bring clarity to families and neighborhoods affected by such events. Further updates will be issued as more information becomes available.