Benjamin Chilton & Emily Schubert: family doesn't want release of desc/photo *found*

[Valasca]

Authorities were still searching Friday evening for a pair of missing Peninsula adolescents, though at least one city's police department admitted it was not looking very hard.

Benjamin Chilton, a 12-year-old Portola Valley boy, and Emily Schubert, a 15-year-old Palo Alto girl, were reported missing after Chilton's parents went to wake him up for school Thursday morning and he was not there, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office. Authorities believe Benjamin left with Emily overnight, and friends said the two were headed to the Haight-Ashbury area of San Francisco.

Law enforcement agencies in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties, as well as San Francisco police and transit authorities, have been notified of the pair's disappearance.

Palo Alto police Sgt. Steve Herrera said his department isn't spending a lot of resources looking for Emily, and he declined to confirm the spelling of her name or offer a description.

"We're not giving out any information about this missing juvenile, because she is a juvenile and she's not at risk," he said. "She's a chronic runaway, and she'll show up in a couple days."

Asked if that meant the city was not concerned about her absence, Herrera said, "we're concerned, but I can't devote the manpower to chase her down in every city she goes to. She's out of our town. We've already had contact with people who have seen her in other locations. ... There's no danger in what she's doing.
She's spending the night at other people's houses."

The girl's family doesn't want the department to release a description or photograph, he added.

Palo Alto police Lt. Sandra Brown clarified that the department is looking for the girl but is letting other agencies take the lead, since she is apparently not within city limits. She said Emily is a white girl, about 5-foot-7 and 105 pounds, with bright pink hair.

Benjamin has been described as a white boy who is 5 feet 9 inches tall and 135 pounds, with blond hair and blue eyes.

http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-...nclick_check=1

[cubby]

So what if she's a chronic runaway,she's still underage and still likely to be endangered just because of her age. And what about her 12 year old companion, he damned well is too young to be on the loose and uncared for. But that is just me....

[Aslan]

That's all sorts of weird and wrong at the same time.

I mean....
C'mon really? A grown man who could help is saying things like

"She's a chronic runaway, and she'll show up in a couple days."

She's the juvenile here, as is the 12 year old with her.
They can't at least pretend to give a shit?

[Dakota Valkyrie]

A 15-year-old Palo Alto girl and her 12-year old boyfriend who disappeared from their parents' homes on Wednesday night or Thursday morning were still missing as of Friday night, but the girl is not considered at risk, according to Palo Alto police.

Emily Schubert is a chronic runaway, according to Sgt. Steve Herrera. Police have spoken to people who say she habitually stays at friends' homes.

"For that reason, she is not at risk," he said.
[...]

Ben is Emily's boyfriend, according to police. Friends of the couple said the two planned to go to the Haight-Ashbury area of San Francisco to hang out, the Sheriff's Office reported. It is unknown how they are traveling.

Ben is described as white with blond hair and blue eyes. He is 5-feet, 9-inches tall and weighs 135 pounds.

Emily is 5-feet, 7-inches tall and has bright pink and red hair.

Palo Alto police are not releasing a photo of the girl, at her family's request, Herrera said.

"Her mother does not wish it to be advertised," he said.

Law enforcement agencies in San Mateo, Santa Clara and San Francisco counties have been notified, along with transit agencies.

http://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/s...y.php?id=16410

[cubby]

So it seems that the girls's parents are not too concerned about her but the boy's parents are looking for their son. If she had left without the boyfriend we wouldn't even know about this. It seems that the girl's parents don't care very much about her.

I question whether the girl functions on a 15 year old level since she has a 12 year old boyfriend. He's cute and all but he's 12.

[Nell]

Is he her friend? Or is she dating this 12 year old? At 15 I didn't find 12 year old boys attractive, just smelly and annoying. But to each their own. I hope she keeps his stupid ass safe.

[Valasca]

This is why she is a chronic runaway, the parents don't give a shit.

[Misskittychaos]

Perhaps someone should look into WHY this child is running away? Sure there are cases of kids who just wont listen and do things the way they want but mostly it's kids that are running FROM something....just my 2 cents!

Plus I want to smack the girl's parents...they are so ho hum about this. Sure it sucks for them to deal with this but clearly something is up with this kid.

[MadeaBecBec]

Benjamin Chilton, a 12-year-old Portola Valley boy, and Emily Schubert, a 15-year-old Palo Alto girl, returned to their respective homes Sunday in good health and uninjured, according to the sheriff's office.

Chilton returned home at about 2 p.m. Sunday.

http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/nat...ng/ci_14864681

Ben Chilton been chillin', just doing the Schube-schube-schubert!!
Seriously, 12 year old boys and 15 year old girls, getting together?? First things, first, If I were his parents, he would be getting a complete health check, then ALL technological communication would be removed for at least six months, yard work, cleaning bathrooms, closets, no Saturdays spent playing around! Yep, it would be tough love at my house for awhile!

[thehesbomb]

There's no danger in what she's doing.
She's spending the night at other people's houses."

What a fucktard. There is, in fact, PLENTY of danger in doing just that, especially if you're a juvenile.

[mopar]

She is a chronic runaway and there is little concern for her whereabouts? If you continue to do something the police can make money off you for say smoke pot or neglect your kids THEN they care alot but this youth that is compelled to run from SOMETHING is not a concern? Seems the Fucktards have failed her many times before and at her age she's on the threshold of crossing over from victim to criminal. THEN they will damn sure care!

[Cholita]

Well I don't wanna be a hypocrite here cuz I would ditch school and buy a round trip ticket on the amtrack many many times with friends to go hang out in the city. Always head out to haight street...but I will say this...Fuck yeah their in danger!! Hella weirdos in that area! Plus by Golden Gate park is a homeless camp there. You CANNOT wear flip flops...Needles and shit on the ground!

But the Amoeba Record store Rocks!

[Aslan]

First: relief
I am so glad those kids came home.

Second: disbelief

Maybe it's just me but the police should PERHAPS take another look at the parents of the young lady who 'takes leave' like that. Obviously the 12 year old's parents were concerned. However the 15 yr old could have dropped off the radar and I'm sorry but it sounds like no one would give a damn.
Shit man, being 15 is hard enough. Knowing your parents wouldn't miss you is tragic.
If nothing else she should meet with an officer of the court that can tell her how to become emancipated.

[misfirefly]

Well its very clear that her reasons to be on the run are probably legit, considering the depth of parental concern shown.