After fourteen days of searching, the State Police found Anthony Gaezza della Volpe, the boy from Aversa who had left his home without hearing from his family.
The investigation was successfully completed by the Aversa Police Station's Flying Squad, which yesterday afternoon located the minor as he entered an abandoned and unsafe building, hidden among scaffolding and rubble.
The officers, following a hunch, saw him wandering near the dilapidated structure and, passing through bars and piles of debris, finally tracked him down amidst the filth and ruins.
The young man, although weakened, was found to be in non-critical physical condition and was immediately entrusted to a protected facility, where he will be able to receive assistance.
The boy's disappearance dated back to July 17th, when his parents, having heard nothing from him, filed a complaint for voluntary absence. From that moment, the search intensified, with police combing the area until they located the boy's makeshift shelter.
A happy ending, but one that leaves questions
The discovery reopens the debate about the reasons that drive minors to run away from home and the risks they face once on the streets. Living in a dangerous building, exposed to the elements and decay, could have had far more serious consequences.
Now, in addition to material care, psychological and family support will be essential for Anthony, because escape often hides fragilities that need to be understood, not just resolved.
A story with a happy ending, but one that serves as a warning – because no boy should ever feel forced to seek refuge in the rubble.
It's good that Anthony has been found, but many questions remain about why these boys run away. It's important for families to have support and understand the reasons behind these escapes to avoid similar situations.