The Lugo Local Police made a decisive move when they detained a 17-year-old boy who had been reported for possible arrest. The young person was found abandoned on a public street in the city, an incident that sparked a rapid police response and a formal inquiry into the circumstances surrounding his situation.
According to a statement released by municipal officials, information was logged at room 092 at 08:40 on Friday describing a young man lying on the public road with several suitcases scattered nearby. The description prompted an immediate dispatch from the Neighborhood Police District Headquarters to assess the scene and ensure the boy’s safety. The individual identified himself as a minor, confirming his age as 17 years old.
The responding officers explained that the boy claimed he had spent the previous night on the street with his twin sister after a family breakup. He said that the two had slept on the street the night before, but upon awakening he found himself alone and separated from his sister, raising questions about family circumstances and potential risks faced by both siblings.
Following standard procedures, authorities worked to determine the boy’s family connections. After several steps, the officers managed to reach the boy’s mother by telephone. She was traveling at the time, but she indicated she would arrange to pick up her son as soon as feasible.
In the hours that followed, city officials provided shelter, food, and support to the boy while continuing to communicate with his mother. The delay in her arrival prompted authorities to initiate a formal process to assess the possibility of protective services and any necessary intervention, including the option of a case related to child abandonment if warranted by the evolving facts.
During the ongoing investigation, the guardianship and juvenile services were kept informed. The police confirmed that the Leon Prosecutor’s Office had requested an arrest order for the youth, an action that continued despite earlier proceedings. The case proceeded with the juvenile detention authorities available to ensure proper oversight while the matter moved through the legal system.
Authorities stressed the importance of safeguarding vulnerable youths and ensuring they receive appropriate care and protection in situations where family breakdown intersects with the child’s immediate welfare. The investigation focused on clarifying the sequence of events leading to the boy’s abandonment, assessing the risk factors involved, and determining the appropriate legal and social interventions to support the minor and his sister, if applicable. The incident underscores the role of local law enforcement in coordinating with social services to help families under stress while upholding the rights and safety of minors.