Teen with Down Syndrome Reported Missing Shortly After School. He Was Found Safe Hours Later at a Metro Station
By Abigail Adams
Published on March 13, 2026.
Paul Antonetti, a 17-year-old boy with Down syndrome, was reported missing from his school on March 11 in Gaithersburg, Maryland. He was found at a Metro station six hours after his disappearance. His parents have stated that he ran from the parking lot instead of getting on a bus. The search for him was successful. The family is now working with the school to prevent similar incidents.
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