PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Police have safely located two teens who were last seen in the 300 block of Fort Lane around 7 a.m. this morning. That is near Crawford Parkway.
They were searching for two juvenile males who escaped from a facility. Police said it was possible that they might be in the downtown Portsmouth area.
Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center confirmed with us that the teen boys were from their facility. They told us that they were working closely with Portsmouth Police.
Police provided an update later Sunday night that stated they were found.
14-year-old Gavin White was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, blue jeans, and black vans with a white stripe. He is approximately 5'0 and 104lbs.
13-year-old Gabriel Merk was last seen wearing a black coat with a hoodie, and blue or black jeans. He is approximately 5'7 and about 153lbs.
Anyone with information about their whereabouts should contact Portsmouth Police at 757–393–5300 or call 1–888-LOCK-U-UP.
