Tice 's family immediately called for his release , saying in a statement , `` Austin is our precious son , and we beseech the Syrian government to treat him well and return him safely to us as soon as possible . '' The Washington Post reported Austin Tice is being held in Damascus . Tice , 31 , has n't been heard from in two weeks . He reported for the Post , McClatchy Media , and CNN . His family is pleading for his release .
The Washington Post reported Austin Tice is being held in Damascus . Tice , 31 , has n't been heard from in two weeks . He reported for the Post , McClatchy Media , and CNN . His family is pleading for his release .