The sudden disappearance of 15-year-old Matthew Garrett has left the small, close-knit community of Hillsborough, Texas, in a state of despair. Fearing for his safety and well-being, Matthew's family, friends and local officials are now conducting a frantic hunt to find him. He was last seen on September 23, 2024. The fact that his family thinks he may require medical attention increases the urgency of the search. The heartbroken and scared Garrett family is begging the public for help in any way they can, because even a little information could hold the key to bringing their son home safely.
Those who know Hillsborough High School student Matthew Garrett characterize him as a bright young man with a bright future, kind-hearted, intellectual and determined. He enjoys the kindness of his classmates, teachers and neighbors and participates enthusiastically in school activities. Those closest to him were shocked by his absence as there had been no previous signs of his plans to leave or that anything was wrong. His relatives and friends are very worried about his sudden departure, especially because they believe he may be in danger or require immediate medical attention.
Along with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), the Hillsborough Police Department moved quickly to begin an investigation into Matthew's disappearance and find him as soon as possible. His last known location was in Hillsborough, a small town about 60 miles south of Dallas, near where his family lived. Around 6pm on that fateful September evening, he was last seen. Matthew's family say he had no history of running away or behavioral problems to suggest he would leave on his own, making his disappearance even more mysterious and worrying.
Matthew is estimated to be 5ft 9in tall, with brown eyes, short brown hair and a slim build. White sneakers, blue jeans and a black hoodie were his latest spotted outfits. In the hope that someone will recognize Matthew or remember seeing him around, his family has released these details and a recent photo of him to the public. His family are appealing for any information that could lead to his safe return on social media as they are incredibly distraught.
