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Lester Acte-Caal, a 16-year-old boy, was last seen on June 29, 2023, in Culpeper, Virginia. His disappearance is part of a troubling pattern of missing Guatemalan teens in the area. Many of these teens, including Lester, are believed to have come to the U.S. seeking work or better opportunities for their families. The local community, especially the significant Guatemalan population in Culpeper, has been impacted by the rising number of disappearances, with at least 24 teens reported missing sin ...Read More
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Victim Details

Sep 18, 2023

Sep 19, 2023

Lester

Acte Caal

17

16

60 inches

62 inches

140 lbs

150 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

In the town of Culpeper, Virginia, a 16-year-old boy named Lester Alexander Acte Caal vanished on Thursday, June 29th, 2023. He was last seen at the residence of his guardian or sponsor. Lester is described as a Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes, standing about 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighing approximately 150 pounds. Concerns for his well-being grew after he left his home, seemingly taking all of his personal belongings with him. The Culpeper Police Department was notified and began an investigation into his disappearance, officially classifying him as a missing runaway juvenile. The circumstances surrounding Lester's disappearance suggest he may have made plans to leave the area. Authorities believe he might have been heading to the Chicago, Illinois area. The investigation was initially hampered by the lack of an available photograph, which delayed the public release of the bulletin seeking information. Despite efforts to find him, attempts to locate Lester have so far been unsuccessful. His case is one of several involving missing teenagers in the Culpeper region, highlighting a concerning trend. The Culpeper Police Department continues to seek assistance from the public in locating Lester. They have asked that anyone with information regarding his whereabouts contact Sergeant Detective N. McGuckin or the department's non-emergency dispatch line. This case remains an active missing person investigation, a painful situation leaving family and community members hoping for answers and a safe return. The overview of this case reflects a young individual who disappeared from his guardians' home with his belongings, with a possible destination of Chicago, and the continued, thus far unsuccessful, efforts by law enforcement to locate him.

Jun 29, 2023

Culpeper

Virginia

Culpeper County

22701

No

129641

Culpeper Police Department

Culpeper

Virginia

Culpeper County

22701

Norma McGuckin

Sergeant

740 Old Brandy Road, Virginia

5407277900

Local

Law Enforcement

2306-0262

2023-06-29

Culpeper Police Department

na

Black

Brown

Brown

06/10/2026


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