Health Politics Country 2026-04-06T06:08:39+00:00

Three teenagers escape from private shelter: SENNIAF activates protocols and prepares Amber Alert

Panama's SENNIAF reported the escape of three minors from a private shelter. One girl has been found, while authorities prepare to activate an Amber Alert for the other two. The secretariat has called on the public to help in the search.


Three teenagers escape from private shelter: SENNIAF activates protocols and prepares Amber Alert

The National Secretariat for Childhood, Adolescence, and Family (SENNIAF) reported the escape of three teenagers from a private shelter. This incident immediately activated search protocols in coordination with the relevant authorities. According to the official statement, one of the minors has already been located, while operations continue to find the other two teenagers. The agency announced that the Amber Alert will be activated in the coming hours as part of the actions to reinforce the search and locate the remaining young women. SENNIAF reiterated its commitment to the comprehensive protection of children, adolescents, and youth, while calling on the public to collaborate with any information that may help locate the minors. The case once again places the operation and security levels of shelters, particularly private centers under state supervision, under scrutiny.