TEMPLE TERRACE, Fla. — A family from Alabama reached out to Tampa Bay 28, hoping to get help in finding their son, Diego Aaron Barragan Rojas. Temple Terrace officials confirmed on June 11 that he has been found safe after Rojas' mother texted Tampa Bay 28 reporter Keely McCormick that he had been located.
Rojas' family initially said they had not heard from him since May 25. Police said he was last seen on May 26.
His family was desperate for answers.
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"The last message I told him I love you, baby, and he told me I love you, mom," Diego's mother, Maria Barragan, said.
Maria Barragan said she last spoke to her son on May 25, which was unusual because they speak every day.
"Yes, I talked to my son every day. In the morning, I say, 'Hey, good morning, baby. How are you today?'” said Maria.
His little brother, David, shared a simple message.
“Just come home safe and just find him,” said David.
The family lives in Alabama, but traveled to Temple Terrace last week to file a police report and search for answers.
The mother explained that Diego was in town for temporary work. Now they are desperate to find him.
Tampa Bay 28 reached out to the Temple Terrace Police Department. Police confirm a missing persons report was filed on June 5. They said Diego was last seen at a barber shop in Temple Terrace. He was there on May 26, applying for a job as a barber.
Investigators said at the time of his disappearance that there was no indication of foul play and they believed he may have returned to Alabama.
Temple Terrace officials confirmed on June 11 that Rojas has been removed from the missing persons system after being safely located.
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