Israel Alejandro Thomas was a man who was struck by a vehicle while walking down Highway 6 after running away from home a day prior in Houston, Texas. He was identified on September 3, 2024 after his adoptive mother learned of his death through a friend.
Israel was adopted at 2 years old and was diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and was legally blind. His adoptive mother, Lisa Thomas, founded the 241 Runners Awareness program in his honor to create a system that helps adoptive parents locate their missing children.
Characteristics[]
- Curly/wavy black hair which was shorter on the sides than on the top.
- Sparse mustache and beard.
- Brown eyes.
Clothing and accessories[]
- Dark blue Old Navy sleeved polo with yellow horizontal stripe in the middle, size M.
- Blue-gray Puma sweatpants, size M.
- Light blue Fruit of the Loom boxers, size L.
- Gray and blue Balega patterned socks.
- Black Converse style high top sneakers with red interior and square metal studs on outside, size S.
- Dark blue bandana.