4-Year-Old Missing Child Found in Puerto Rico After 10-Day Search A four-year-old boy from North Olmsted, Ohio, was located safely in Puerto Rico after a 10-day search, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. The child was taken to the island by his mother, who did not have legal custody of the boy. The father, Cory Thomascik, shared his account with FOX 8 News, detailing the emotional journey of reuniting with his son. Thomascik, 38, explained that his son was born with severe health issues, including requiring heart surgery. Over time, the child was diagnosed with autism and was non-verbal. Thomascik and his former partner, Evelyn Otero, were committed to his care, but their relationship eventually ended two years ago. Courts awarded Thomascik custody, granting Otero limited visitation rights. Despite occasional conflicts, Otero reportedly improved in adhering to court-ordered timelines. On March 16, Otero failed to return their son after a three-day visit. Thomascik discovered she had fled to Puerto Rico with the child and left a message indicating she would not return. He filed a missing person report with North Olmsted police, who advised him to contact the U.S. Marshals Service. The agency prioritized the case, treating the child as a priority due to the nature of the abduction. Deputy U.S. Marshal Jordan Fisher emphasized the urgency of such cases, stating that the Marshals Service takes missing children cases seriously, using advanced technology and investigative methods to locate individuals. The agency collaborated with authorities in Puerto Rico to track down Otero and the child in Guayanilla. Otero was arrested, and Thomascik was reunited with his son after a whirlwind trip to Puerto Rico.#puerto_rico #north_olmsted #cory_thomascik #evlyn_oter #u_s_marshall_service
