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State Agents Step Up Search for U.S. Shelter Founder as Kidnapping Probe Grows

Investigators are probing an abduction theory with no public comment from the U.S. Embassy.

Overview

  • Brown was last seen on July 20 at his Potrero El Huizachal refuge where he ran the Ladridos de Esperanza dog shelter.
  • An employee found signs of disturbance in his home on July 21 and alerted local authorities after failing to locate him.
  • The Fiscalía General del Estado de San Luis Potosí issued an official search notice on July 25, marking the start of state-led efforts.
  • Personnel from the Comisión Estatal de Búsqueda de Personas conducted a detailed sweep of the property on July 26 to gather evidence.
  • Search teams face logistical hurdles posed by the rural and rugged terrain of El Huizachal.