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16-year-old Gilbert teen found safe near eastern Alaskan border

He was found safe with his mother, uncle and sister
Posted at 1:17 PM, Oct 27, 2023
and last updated 2023-10-28 01:55:17-04

GILBERT, AZ — A 16-year-old teen out of Gilbert who was reported missing by his father has been found along with his mother, uncle and sister near the eastern border of Alaska Friday night.

Blaze Thibaudeau was last seen at around 5 p.m., on October 23 in Gilbert. He was seen with his mother, Spring Thibaudeau, and his adult sister, Abigail Thibaudeau.

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The FBI, who has been helping in the investigation believed the teen was traveling with his mother, sister, and uncle, Brook Hale. None of them are fugitives of the law, FBI officials point out.

Gilbert Police Department officials add Blaze may have been taken out of Arizona by his mother, and other family members.

According to Gilbert police, the teen was located safe by US Customs and Border Protection agents in the eastern Alaskan border. His mother and uncle were arrested on valid full extradition warrants and turned over to Alaska State Troopers.