A missing juvenile was located in Bossier Parish on Monday, Oct. 12, following a coordinated effort involving probation and parole officers and three local law enforcement agencies.

According to the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office contacted the Probation and Parole Minden District Office requesting assistance in locating a missing juvenile believed to be in Bossier Parish with an individual on parole.

Officers assigned to the Minden District Office joined detectives and personnel from the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office, Bossier City Police Department, and Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office in the search.

Authorities located and recovered the juvenile within two hours of receiving the request for assistance.

The Department of Public Safety and Corrections recognized the participating agencies for their cooperation and quick response.

Probation and Parole officers identified as assisting in the effort included Gavin Washington, James Newsom, Ayleen Cook, Richard “Lelo” Mitchell, Michelle Sanderlin, and T.J. Boles.

Officials did not release additional details regarding the circumstances of the juvenile’s disappearance, the individual’s condition, or whether any arrests were made.

The department thanked the officers and agencies involved for their service and efforts in locating the missing juvenile.