Mint Butterfield Found Safe in San Francisco After Week-Long Search: Arrest Made
San Francisco Search Ends: Missing Teen Mint Butterfield Located, Arrest Made
After a week-long search 16-year-old Mint Butterfield, the child of tech luminaries Caterina Fake and Stewart Butterfield was found safe in San Francisco on April 27, according to the published article of Hoodline. Mint had been reported missing from their Marin County home since April 21 leaving a note for their mother, Caterina Fake, indicating an intention to run away. The Marin County Sheriff’s Office announced that Mint was located inside a van in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood, leading to the arrest of 26-year-old Christopher “Kio” Dizefalo on suspicion of child stealing and related charges. Despite misinformation circulating on social media collaborative efforts involving the San Francisco Police Department, Oakland Police Department and the FBI proved instrumental in Mint’s recovery as acknowledged by the Sheriff’s Office. Authorities confirmed that Mint was found in good health and had departed from home voluntarily. Previously flagged as “At-Risk” due to a reported suicide threat, Mint has affiliations with the Tenderloin District, where they resided with their mother.
San Francisco Relief: Mint Butterfield’s Safe Return Brings Gratitude to Silicon Valley
Authorities confirmed Mint’s well-being and stated that the teen had left home voluntarily. Mint previously considered “At-Risk” due to a reported suicide threat has ties to the Tenderloin District where they shared a residence with their mother. The safe return of Mint has brought relief to both the Silicon Valley community and the Butterfield-Fake family who expressed gratitude for the support received during the search. Supervisor Matt Dorsey’s public appeals for assistance on Twitter were highlighted as a notable part of the coordinated efforts to locate the missing teen, marking a conclusive resolution to the episode. Although misinformation propagated across social media platforms collaborative efforts among law enforcement entities, including the San Francisco Police Department, Oakland Police Department and the FBI, were instrumental in Mint’s retrieval a sentiment endorsed by the Marin County Sheriff’s Office. Confirming Mint’s well-being authorities revealed that the teen had voluntarily left home. Mint previously categorized as “At-Risk” due to a reported suicide threat maintained ties to the Tenderloin District where they shared a residence with their mother adding complexity to the search.