LOCATED!!! HE’S OK!!! HUGE SEARCH ENDS.Missing non‑verbal 10‑year‑old. WE ENCOURAGE OTHER NEWS SOURCES TO REMOVE HIS NAME AND PIC NOW
UPDATE at 9:12 PM— The MCSO says the boy has still not been found.
UPDATE- HE WAS FOUND IN THE MORNING. WE JUST GOT THE NEWS. WE ENCOURAGE OTHER NEWS SOURCES TO REMOVE HIS PHOTO AND NAME FROM YOUR PAGES. WE ENCOURAGE THE FAMILY TO ASK FOR THIS ALSO. THIS KID DOESNT NEED A PERMANENT RECORD OF BEING MISSING ON THE INTERNET. AND YES, MOST OF IT WILL GO AWAY, ALMOST ALL OF IT, IF THE MEDIA WILL STRIKE HIS PHOTO AND NAME
OUR ORIGINAL STORY, MINUS IDENTIFYING DETAILS FOR THE BOY FOLLOWS:
Does he like dogs? Could he have gone to the humane society and is listening to dogs nearby? (our thought)
. The grandma posted about 20 minutes ago that he absolutely has not been found yet, and that he is not aware of the dangers of the road.
Also this from Kim Taylor
I hope he is found safe and sound soon, and that people are extra careful driving on Highway 20.
The grandma also posted that he is not aware of the dangers of the road.
****PLEASE BE EXTRA CAREFUL DRIVING ON 20****
“This is my grandson and he is NOT found. Please refrain from posting updates without confirmation from law enforcement. It could cause people to stop looking. Please drive carefully he doesn’t understand the danger of the highway and cars!!”
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Authorities, family members and friends are searching backyards and wooded areas in Fort Bragg and the surrounding region for a shoeless 10‑year‑old boy described as non‑verbal and autistic. The child, a non‑verbal autistic white male, was reported missing at 3:26 p.m.
A Nixle alert reports the boy was wearing a blue shirt with a Star Wars Yoda print, khaki pants and no shoes. He is missing fromXXXXXX
If located, call Fort Bragg Police Department at 707-961-2800
