Mint Butterfield, the child of major tech founders Stewart Butterfield and Caterina Fake, was found safe after being missing for a week and considered at risk. The teenager from Bolinas, who uses they/them pronouns, was safely located and reunited with family, according to the San Francisco Police Department.
The family expressed gratitude to all those who helped in the search for Butterfield, including family, friends, volunteers, and strangers who provided tips. Butterfield’s stepfather, Jyri Engestrom, is also a tech founder.
Police had initially stated that the teenager was a voluntary missing juvenile at risk due to a previous suicide attempt. Authorities had reported that Butterfield left a note and took a suitcase with them, but did not have a car or phone. The safe recovery of Butterfield brought relief to their loved ones and the community following a challenging period of uncertainty.
