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Location: Wexford, PA
Elderly - Recovered: Saturday, January 28, 2012
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Northern Regional, Pennsylvania (Allegheny County) Police Department “The first call to our department received was from the homeowner. They noticed the male in their woods when they arrived home and then received the broadcast call. The elderly male was located and transported to the hospital to be evaluated.” This was written by Sergeant Lott after he activated A Child Is Missing Alert the evening of January 28, 2012 in an effort to locate a 78 year old man suffering from dementia and pneumonia. Temperatures were near freezing and the medications the man was taking made him prone to hallucinations. Almost 700 telephone alert calls were sent to the area surrounding the man’s home. Total time from activation to safe recovery was less than 40 minutes.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Indianapolis, IN
Elderly - Recovered: Saturday, January 28, 2012
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Indianapolis, Indiana (Marion County) Police Department It was approximately 5pm on Saturday, January 28, 2012 when Detective Endres activated A Child Is Missing to assist him in his agency’s search for a missing 58 year old woman. The woman had left on foot a half an hour prior and had multiple medical needs for which she required oxygen, which she left without. Over 1,100 telephone alert calls were sent to the area surrounding the woman’s home asking residents to check their own property and to contact Police if they saw the woman. In response, less than a half an hour after the alert was sent, a worker from a nearby business contacted Police and stated that the woman had come into their store complaining that she couldn’t breathe. The woman had been taken to the hospital and the clerk contacted Police, who were able to end the search, saving law enforcement time and resources.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Jacksonville, FL
Children - Recovered: Friday, January 27, 2012
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Jacksonville, Florida (Duvall County) Sheriff’s Office The evening of Thursday, January 26, 2012, a 9 year old boy packed his bags and ran away from his home in Jacksonville. Detective Richardson contacted A Child Is Missing and provided the boy’s description to be distributed via telephone alert in hopes that someone in the neighborhood might have seen him. Nearly 1,500 homes and businesses were alerted. At 6:30 the next morning, a citizen who received an alert call that was on his way to work recognized the boy walking down the street. The man notified Police who recovered the boy, safe.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Medford, OR
Disabled - Recovered: Friday, January 27, 2012
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Medford, Oregon (Jackson County) Police Department The evening of Friday, January 27, 2012 a 51 year old man with a mental disability was reported missing from his home by his brother. His brother was particularly concerned because the man did not have a history of walking away and due to his disability did not know his address or phone number. Dispatcher Sierra activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist Officer Venables at the scene and more than 1,600 telephone alert calls were sent to the area surrounding the man’s home, asking anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact Police. In response, numerous sightings were reported and he was ultimately located safe, walking in an area approximately 5 miles away from his home.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Millersville, MD
Silver Alert - Recovered: Thursday, January 26, 2012
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Anne Arundel County, Maryland Police Department “Thanks for your service! ACIM combined with the Silver Alert helped us find this missing person!” The missing person was an 81 year old woman with Alzheimer’s that had driven away from an assisted living facility the afternoon of January 26, 2012. She had just arrived at the facility and did not know the area or how to get back. It was unknown exactly how long she had been missing but it was possibly up to 6 hours. Given this information, telephone alert calls were placed surrounding the facility as well as the woman’s previous residence in Virginia. In response, the station received several calls with information and these leads along with the information generated from the Silver Alert enabled Police to locate the woman safe approximately 35 miles away later that evening.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Worcester, MA
Children - Recovered: Wednesday, January 25, 2012
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Worcester, Massachusetts (Worcester County) Police Department When two children, an 8 year old boy and a 10 year old girl were reported missing the afternoon of January 25, 2012, Officer Richard Gonzalez utilized every tool to help locate the children including A Child Is Missing Alert. Over 2,000 telephone alert calls were sent surrounding the area where the children were last seen, asking anyone with information to contact Police. Two women that received the alert searched around their property and spotted them in a nearby driveway. They contacted Police who responded and located the children, safe.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Prince William, VA
Children - Recovered: Tuesday, January 24, 2012
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Prince William County, Virginia Sheriff’s Office The morning of Tuesday, January 24, 2012, PIO Jonathan Perok activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist his agency in their search for a missing 13 year old girl. He provided a physical description of the girl to be distributed via telephone alert to areas surrounding the girl’s home and a friend’s home where the girl had been spotted. More than 1,500 calls were sent, asking anyone with information on her whereabouts to contact the Sheriff’s Office. In response a caller reported that they had seen a girl matching her description walking out of a wooded area nearby. Police responded and located the girl, safe.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Plainfield, IN
Children - Recovered: Monday, January 23, 2012
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Plainfield, Indiana (Hendricks County) Police Department “Contacted A Child Is Missing number and gave necessary information. Within 10 to 15 minutes, a nearby neighbor got the call, stepped out of his residence, and located the child.” This was written by Officer Elston after he activated the Alert on Monday, January 23, 2012 in an effort to locate a missing 12 year old boy. The boy was located safe and it was discovered he had chased his dog up to a mile away while missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Las Vegas, NV
Children - Recovered: Monday, January 23, 2012
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Las Vegas Metro, Nevada (Clark County) Police Department Over 2,000 telephone alert calls seeking information regarding the whereabouts of a missing 12 year old boy were launched in Las Vegas after Detective Denney activated the Alert Program. The boy had last been seen Saturday, January 21, 2012 at noon. Three tips came in that helped Police locate the boy safe approximately 45 minutes later, one mile away from his home.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Smyrma, DE
Children - Recovered: Friday, January 20, 2012
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Smyrna, Delaware (Kent) Police Department Friday, January 20, 2012, Detective Dunning contacted A Child Is Missing in reference to two missing boys. The boys, ages 15 and 13, had last been seen the previous evening and were believed to be together. Over 2,000 telephone alert calls were launched to the neighborhood surround South Street where the boys had last been seen. Tips from the community helped Police to locate the boys safe in Newark, approximately 28 miles away.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Crowley, LA
Children - Recovered: Wednesday, January 18, 2012
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Acadia Parish, Louisiana Sheriff’s Office A twelve year old boy wrote a note to his grandfather stating he was running away after getting into trouble in school and disappeared the afternoon of Wednesday, January 18, 2012. His grandfather contacted Police and Sergeant Perry responded. Temperatures were expected to drop that night and everyone was concerned for the boy’s safety. Dispatcher Dell activated A Child Is Missing to assist and over 600 telephone alert calls were sent to residents and businesses surrounding the boy’s home, asking anyone with information to contact The Sheriff’s Office. In response 4 tips came in. One tip was from a business owner that stated the boy was in his shop trying to sell his baseball. Police responded and returned the boy home, safe.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Coral Springs, FL
Elderly - Recovered: Tuesday, January 17, 2012
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Coral Springs, Florida (Broward County) Police Department When Dispatcher Erin called A Child Is Missing the afternoon of January 17, 2012, she was seeking assistance in the search for a missing 77 year old man- a case Officer Hatfield was working. The man had suffered a stroke just three days prior and his caregivers were concerned for his safety. Telephone alert calls were sent to residents and businesses surrounding the man’s home as well as a nearby Wal-Mart where it was believed the man could be headed. Tips that came in helped Police to locate the man safe approximately half an hour after the alert was launched. “Thanks so much for the help,” wrote Dispatcher Erin.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Elizabeth, PA
Children - Recovered: Monday, January 16, 2012
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Elizabeth Borough, Pennsylvania (Allegheny County) Police Department The afternoon of Monday, January 16, 2012, Officer Butler contacted A Child Is Missing in to request assistance in the search for a missing 16 year old boy. The boy had not been seen since Friday night and concern for his safety was growing. More than 1,300 telephone alert calls were placed to the area he was last seen. In response, 8 tips came in, one of which was a direct sighting. Those tips helped Police to locate the boy safe that night, 15 miles away from where he was last seen.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Baton Rouge, LA
Children - Recovered: Monday, January 16, 2012
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana (East Baton Rouge County) Police Department “Officers found the missing girl and brought her home in good health. Thanks for the assistance!” Sergeant Brenda Gann wrote after an intensive search for 12 year old girl that had been missing for a day came to an end on Monday, January 16, 2011. A Child Is Missing Alert placed nearly 1,300 telephone alert calls to the area surrounding the girl’s home asking anyone with information about the girl to contact Police. In response, a resident reported that he had seen the girl in the backyard of a residence near his home. Total time from activation to alert was less than 50 minutes.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Cullman, AL
Children - Recovered: Wednesday, January 11, 2012
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Cullman County, Alabama Sheriff’s Office When an 11 year old boy was reported missing the afternoon of Wednesday, January 11, 2012, Dispatcher Dustin Bentley activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist Lieutenant Blackwood at the scene. The boy had last been seen walking down the road when he had disappeared and it had been nearly an hour since anyone had seen him. Nearly 100 alert calls were sent to the rural area surrounding the boy’s home. Within 15 minutes of activation, a neighbor came forward stating that the boy was at her home. She had received the alert call and notified deputies of the child’s whereabouts, ending the search.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Towson, MD
Children - Recovered: Tuesday, January 10, 2012
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Baltimore County, Maryland Police Department Officer Flynn activated A Child Is Missing to assist his agency in locating a missing 13 year old boy on Tuesday, January 10, 2012. The boy had last been seen leaving a friend’s home at three thirty in the afternoon. It was nearing six with no sign of the boy. Over 1,600 telephone alert calls were sent surrounding the friend’s home as well as the missing boy’s home. In response eight tips came in that helped Police to locate the boy safe, approximately 1 mile away from his home. Total time from activation to safe recovery was 31 minutes.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Monticello, IN
Children - Recovered: Saturday, January 07, 2012
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White County, Indiana Sheriff’s Office The evening of Friday, January 6, 2012 a 9 year old boy was reported missing by his babysitter in Brookston. Detective Roth responded and activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist his agency’s search. Nearly 800 telephone alert calls were sent to neighbors and businesses surrounding the boy’s home. According to the case follow-up from Detective Roth, “Moments after the phone call was made by your agency, we had several citizens assist us with our search. Approximately 15 minutes after the phone call, our subject was found and returned home.”
Next Story Show MapLocation: Pembroke Pines, FL
Elderly - Recovered: Wednesday, January 04, 2012
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Pembroke Pines, Florida (Broward County) Police Department “Reportee heard alert, followed instructions and located missing person on his property. He had been missing for over 12 hours,” wrote Detective Silva after an exhaustive search ended for a missing 78 year old man. The man suffers from Alzheimer’s in addition to being blind which heightened concerns for his safety. Nearly 4,000 telephone alert calls were sent over a 4 hour period in three rounds during the search. The man was located approximately 1.5 miles away from his home.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Corunna, MI
Children - Recovered: Monday, January 02, 2012
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Shiawassee County, Michigan Sheriff’s Office The evening of Monday, January 2, 2012, a 15 year old boy was reported missing from his home in Lennon. Dispatcher Angie activated A Child Is Missing on behalf of Sergeant Chapmen, who was at the scene. More than 1,200 telephone alert calls were sent to the region surrounding the boy’s home, asking anyone with information to contact Police. In response a call came in from a resident that had given the boy a ride. The man was able to give information as to the boy’s location and Police were able to locate the boy safe, approximately 1.5 miles away from his home.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Lawrenceburg, IN
Children - Recovered: Sunday, January 01, 2012
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Dearborn County, Indiana Sheriff’s Office The afternoon of Sunday, January 1, 2012, a 17 year old girl with Down’s syndrome was reported missing from her home in Lawrenceburg after she climbed out of her bedroom window. Captain Hartsburg called A Child Is Missing Alert to assist and over 1,000 telephone alert calls were sent to residents and businesses surrounding the girl’s home. In response, 2 tips came in that enabled deputies to locate the girl safe on a nearby street approximately ½ mile from her home. Total time from activation to safe recovery was approximately 35 minutes.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Braddock, NJ
Elderly - Recovered: Friday, December 30, 2011
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Winslow Township , New Jersey (Camden County) Police Department The afternoon of Thursday, December 29, 2011, a 73 year old man suffering from Alzheimer’s was reported missing from his home in Sicklerville. His daughter stated that the man had wandered off before but had been found quickly and it was past four hours with no sign of him. She also stated that he could cover good distances in a short amount of time. Detective Barrett activated A Child Is Missing and over 1,500 telephone alert calls were sent surrounding the man’s home. According to the case follow-up received from the Detective, “Your services were very helpful to the return of the missing man. We received calls with people who saw him due to your phone calls.” The missing man was finally located the next day, 50 miles away.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Muscle Shoals, AL
Disabled - Recovered: Friday, December 30, 2011
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Muscle Shoals, Alabama (Colbert County) Police Department The morning of Friday, December 30, 2011 a 27 year old disabled man was reported missing from his home in Muscle Shoals. Dispatcher Gilley activated A Child Is Missing to assist Officer Nesbit at the scene. Nearly 900 telephone alert calls were sent to the area surrounding the man’s home, asking anyone with information to contact Police. The agency received several calls in response from citizens that had seen the man walking in the area. One call from an employee of the local gas company came in that gave the man’s location approximately 1 mile from his home. Police responded and located the man.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Sevierville, TN
Children - Recovered: Thursday, December 29, 2011
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Sevier County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office The morning of Thursday, December 29, 2011, a 9 year old boy was reported missing after his family awoke and discovered he was not in his bedroom. Communications Supervisor Sparks activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist Detective Hodges at the scene and over 1,800 telephone alert calls were sent to the area surrounding the boy’s home, asking anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact Police. A woman that received the alert told her husband about the boy. The man spotted the boy while at a local store and contacted Police. The boy was recovered safe approximately one hour after the alert was launched, 4 miles away from his home.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Solon, OH
Children - Recovered: Thursday, December 29, 2011
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Solon, Ohio (Cuyahoga County) Police Department The afternoon of Thursday, December 29, 2011, a father contacted the Police when his 10 year old daughter went missing. The girl had gone missing after she and her father had argued and she received a punishment. Officer Haines activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist and nearly 1,900 telephone alert calls were sent to the area surrounding the girl’s home, asking anyone with information to contact Police. In response, Police received two calls with information, which led them to the girl’s neighbor. The girl had gone to her neighbor’s home while being punished and the neighbor received the alert and immediately notified Police. Total time from activation to safe recovery was less than 30 minutes.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Hamilton, OH
Children - Recovered: Wednesday, December 28, 2011
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Hamilton, Ohio Police Department (Butler County) The afternoon of Wednesday, December 28, 2011, Dispatcher Isaacs contacted A Child Is Missing requesting assistance in locating a 14 year old girl. The girl had not been seen since the late morning and was reported to have special needs. She went missing after being told she was not allowed to have a puppy. She had gone missing in the past but always came home within a few minutes. It was growing dark and cold and Police and her parents feared for her safety. Over 1,400 telephone alert calls were sent to residents and businesses surrounding the girl’s home. In response, ten tips were received that helped Police to locate the girl safe in an area approximately 1 mile away from her home.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Coral Springs, FL
Elderly - Recovered: Monday, December 26, 2011
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Coral Springs, Florida (Broward County) Police Department The evening of Monday, December 26, 2011, Sergeant Hines activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist his agency in locating a missing 81 year old man reportedly suffering from dementia. The man had last been seen earlier that afternoon riding his bicycle near his home. Nearly 1,300 telephone alert calls were sent to the area surrounding the man’s home, asking anyone with information to contact Police. Approximately 3 tips came in with sightings of the man which helped Police to re-orient their search. Finally, approximately half an hour after the alert, the man returned home safe with the help of citizens.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Prince Frederick, MD
Elderly, Disabled - Recovered: Monday, December 26, 2011
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Maryland State Police Department “Thanks for your assistance! Numerous calls came in that she was spotted,” wrote Officer Saucerman after activating A Child Is Missing Alert on Monday, December 26, 2011. The Officer was leading the search for a missing 61 year old woman reported to be suffering from mental disorders and hadn’t been seen since Saturday night. More than 1,400 telephone alert calls were sent to the area where she was last seen. Tips generated from the alert helped Police to locate the woman safe, walking along the side of a road approximately 25 miles from where she went missing. Total time from activation to safe recovery was 1 hour.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Tampa, FL
Elderly - Recovered: Thursday, December 22, 2011
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Hillsborough County, Florida Sheriff’s Office On December 22, 2011, a 73 year old woman became disoriented and wandered away from her home in Seffner. Dispatcher Wood activated A Child Is Missing to assist Corporal Fogarty at the scene and nearly 1,700 telephone alert calls were sent to residents and businesses surrounding the woman’s home, asking anyone with information to contact Police. In response, a resident that had received the alert a few blocks away from the woman’s home saw the woman leaning on a mailbox. She then called the Sherriff’s Office, ending the search.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Cumberland, MD
Children - Recovered: Wednesday, December 21, 2011
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Maryland State Police Department The morning of Saturday, December 17, 2011, a 16 year old boy was reported missing from his home in Cumberland. Sergeant Garrett called A Child Is Missing to assist in the search. Nearly 600 telephone alert calls were sent to residents and businesses surrounding the area where the boy was last seen, asking anyone with information to contact Police. In response, ten calls with tips were received, enabling Police to locate the boy safe, approximately 1 mile away. “Very helpful,” wrote Sergeant Jason Palouchi. “A lot of the callers stated that they saw the boy approximately a half hour prior.”
Next Story Show MapLocation: Ocala, FL
Elderly - Recovered: Tuesday, December 20, 2011
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Marion County, Florida Sheriff’s Office A 76 year old woman suffering from dementia was reported missing from her home in Silver Springs on Tuesday, December 20, 2011. Caregivers and friends were concerned because the woman had a history of wandering off and becoming lost and was known to be a fast walker. Sergeant Barkley contacted A Child Is Missing Alert and nearly 1,000 telephone alert calls were sent to the area surrounding woman’s home, requesting anyone with information to contact The Sheriff’s Office. In response, 7 tips came in with sightings of the woman, enabling deputies to locate the woman safe, approximately 2 miles away. Total time from activation to safe recovery was less than 20 minutes.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Akron, OH
Children - Recovered: Tuesday, December 20, 2011
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Akron, Ohio (Summit County) Police Department The evening of Tuesday, December 20, 2011, A Child Is Missing was contacted by Sergeant Garrett regarding a missing 10 year old boy. A full description of the boy was reported and his last known location was given to be broadcast in hopes that someone in the area may have seen him. Nearly 1,500 homes and businesses in the region were notified of the boy’s disappearance. In response, the agency received several calls from residents that had seen the boy. One of those calls lead Police directly to the boy just a few houses away from where he went missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Porterville, CA
Children - Recovered: Monday, December 19, 2011
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Porterville, California (Tulare County) Police Department The morning of Monday, December 19, 2011, Detective Echevarria contacted A Child Is Missing to request assistance in finding a missing 11 year old boy. He provided a full description of the boy to be distributed in hopes that someone in the area might have information on his whereabouts. Over 1,700 telephone alert calls were sent to residents and businesses surrounding the boy’s home asking anyone with information to contact Police. In response 2 tips came in that helped Police to locate the boy at a friend’s home later that afternoon.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Anchorage, AK
Children - Recovered: Sunday, December 18, 2011
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Anchorage, Alaska (Anchorage County) Police Department The evening of Sunday, December 18, 2011, two brothers aged eleven and thirteen were reported missing from their home in Anchorage. Temperatures were dropping and Police and caregivers were concerned for the boys’ safety. Additionally, the boys speak a mixture of Yupik and English, making communication difficult at times. Because the boys ride a taxi to school each day, the local taxi companies were being contacted in an effort to locate them. Dispatcher Sandra activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist Sergeant Masten, who was leading the search. Nearly 2,000 telephone alert calls were sent to residents and businesses surrounding the boys’ home, asking anyone with information to contact Police. According to the case follow-up, a citizen that had received the alert spotted the boys in the play area of a local McDonalds. The citizen notified the employees and the Police were called. Total time from activation to safe recovery was less than 30 minutes.
Next Story Show MapLocation: El Dorado, KS
Children - Recovered: Sunday, December 18, 2011
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Butler County, Kansas Sheriff’s Office When a 12 year old boy went missing from Douglas the early evening of Sunday, December 18, 2011, Deputy Briseno contacted A Child Is Missing to activate the Alert. The boy was reported to have special needs and had run away from his parents. Nearly 900 telephone alert calls were sent to residents and businesses surrounding the boy’s home, asking anyone with information to contact The Sheriff’s Office. In response, two calls came in with sightings of the boy, helping deputies to narrow the search area. Finally the boy was located by a resident hiding in their backyard.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Norcross, GA
Children - Recovered: Thursday, December 15, 2011
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Norcross, Georgia (Gwinnett County) Police Department Early in the morning hours of Thursday, December 15, 2011, a 14 year old boy was reported missing from his home in Norcross. Officer Sobhani contacted A Child Is Missing Alert and more than 1,400 telephone alert calls were placed surrounding the boy’s home, asking anyone with information to contact Police. In response, tips came in enabling Police to locate the boy safe, approximately 1 mile from his home.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Jacksonville, FL
Children - Recovered: Wednesday, December 14, 2011
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Jacksonville, Florida (Duvall County) Sheriff’s Office “Approximately 10 minutes after the calls went out, the child was recovered,” wrote Detective Richardson. This after a search for a 7 year old girl that had gone missing after playing with some other children on the evening of Wednesday, December 14, 2011. More than 700 telephone alert calls were sent out by A Child Is Missing. One of those calls went directly to the mother of a child the girl was playing with. The mother walked outside with the girl and found the officers that were searching for her.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Lexington, MS
Children - Recovered: Wednesday, December 14, 2011
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Holmes County, Mississippi Sheriff’s Office When a 15 year old boy went missing from Durant, Mississippi, Dispatcher Brown activated A Child Is Missing Alert Program to assist the agency’s search. After more than 1,000 alert calls were launched detailing the boy’s description and last known whereabouts, The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office received help from the public. This information enabled them to locate the boy safe, in the woods behind his home the next morning.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Miami, FL
Children - Recovered: Wednesday, December 14, 2011
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Miami-Dade, Florida Police Department The afternoon of Wednesday, December 14, 2011, a 10 year old boy was reported missing in Miami. Detective Fluellen activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist and more than 1,200 telephone alert calls were placed surrounding the boy’s home, asking neighbors to be on the lookout and to contact Police if they saw the boy. In addition, Police went door to door, brought a K-9 unit and asked the media to help. While some witnesses did report seeing the boy, they stated he ran away when his name was called. Finally, at seven thirty that evening, the boy was discovered walking towards his home. According to the case follow-up from Detective Fluellen, the alert phone calls along with the media coverage and the intensive search by Police had compelled the boy to return home.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Nashua, NH
Children - Recovered: Tuesday, December 13, 2011
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Nashua, New Hampshire (Hillsborough County) Police Department The afternoon of Sunday, December 11, 2011, a 16 year old boy was reported missing by his parents after they found a disturbing note from the boy. Detective Lee responded and activated A Child Is Missing to assist in his agency’s search. More than 1,500 telephone alert calls were sent to residents surrounding the boy’s home address and in downtown Nashua in hopes that someone might have seen him. In response, several calls came in but ultimately word got back to the boy about the alert calls and the intense search by Police. The boy finally came home the morning of Tuesday, December 13th on his own after hearing of the concern for his safety.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Peru, IN
Children - Recovered: Monday, December 05, 2011
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Peru, Indiana (Miami County) Police Department The evening of Monday, December 5, 2011, Officer Keller was leading the search for a 14 year old boy reported missing from his home in Peru. More than 1,300 telephone alert calls were placed surrounding the boy’s home, giving his general description and asking anyone with information to contact Police. In response, tips came in that helped Police to locate the boy safe, approximately 1 mile from his home. “Outstanding resource, Thank you” wrote Officer Keller.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Las Vegas, NV
Children - Recovered: Monday, December 05, 2011
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Las Vegas Metro, Nevada (Clark County) Police Department The afternoon of Monday, December 5, 2011, Detective Hernandez called A Child Is Missing to activate the Alert Program regarding two missing boys ages ten and eleven. They had last been seen early that morning. More than 1,400 alert calls were placed surrounding the area where the boys were last seen. Four calls were received in response and as the detectives passed out flyers in the area, the residents in the area were aware that the boys were missing due to the alert calls. Several residents reported seeing the boys, confirming they were together and in the area. These helpful residents along with good investigative work enabled Police to finally locate the boys safe, ½ mile from where they had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Jennings, LA
Children - Recovered: Wednesday, November 30, 2011
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Jennings, Louisiana (Jefferson Davis County) Police Department The evening of Wednesday, November 30, 2011, Lieutenant Lassiter contacted A Child Is Missing to activate the Alert for a missing 7 year old boy. The boy had gone missing from his grandmother’s home in Jennings while playing. Over 1,100 telephone alert calls were sent to residents and businesses surrounding the home, asking anyone with information to contact Police. The department received numerous calls from residents asking if they could assist in the search. A search team was organized and eventually the boy was located safe that evening, one half mile from where he had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Goldsboro, NC
Disabled - Recovered: Tuesday, November 29, 2011
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Goldsboro, North Carolina (Wayne County) Police Department The morning of Tuesday, November 29, 2011, Investigator Bevell activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist his agency in finding a missing 36 year old woman reportedly suffering from schizophrenia. The woman hadn’t been seen since the previous evening and Police and caregivers feared for her safety. More than 1,500 telephone alert calls were sent to the area where the woman was last seen and according to a written response from Investigator Bevell, within 10 minutes, 2 tips came in placing the woman at a nearby park. Police responded and discovered the woman cold and wet from a recent thunderstorm.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Peachtree City, GA
Disabled - Recovered: Saturday, November 26, 2011
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Peachtree City, Georgia (Fayette County) Police Department On the evening of Saturday, November 26, 2011, a 53 year old man suffering from autism was reported missing from his home. It was growing dark and caregivers were becoming more concerned for his safety. Sergeant Smith activated A Child Is Missing Alert and more than 1,200 telephone alert calls were sent to residents and businesses surrounding the man’s home, asking anyone with information to contact Police. In response, 4 calls with sightings of the man came in. Police responded and located the man safe, walking home about 6 miles away.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Hendersonville, NC
Elderly - Recovered: Friday, November 25, 2011
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Henderson County, North Carolina Sheriff’s Office “Within a few minutes after the alert went out, a resident in the notification area saw the missing person walking on the side of the road,” wrote Sergeant Carriker after she activated A Child Is Missing Alert on Friday, November 25, 2011. A 78 year old man reported to be suffering from dementia and dependent on insulin had gone missing from his home in Hendersonville that afternoon. Approximately 100 telephone alert calls had gone out to the rural area surrounding the man’s home. He was located a short time later approximately 2 miles away.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Hendersonville, NC
Children - Recovered: Thursday, November 24, 2011
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Hendersonville, North Carolina (Henderson County) Police Department The early afternoon of Thursday, November 24, 2011, a 16 year old boy was reported missing by his father. His father was concerned because the boy suffers from autism and had gone for a short walk. He usually came back within ten minutes and it had been over an hour. Dispatcher Howard activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist Sergeant Smith, who was leading the search and nearly 1,000 telephone alert calls were placed surrounding the boy’s home. In response 15 calls came in from residents that reported seeing the boy walking. One tip in particular was from a man that saw the boy walking at an intersection a little over 2 miles from the boy’s home. Police responded and located the boy at a gas station tired due to walking but uninjured. He was reunited with his father.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Las Vegas, NV
Children - Recovered: Wednesday, November 23, 2011
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Las Vegas Metro, Nevada (Clark County) Police Department The evening of Tuesday, November 22, 2011, a 13 year old girl ran away after threatening to harm herself. Detective Southwell activated A Child Is Missing Alert and nearly 2,000 telephone alert calls were sent to the area surrounding the girl’s home, asking anyone with information to contact Police. When no significant tips came in, the calling area was expanded and an additional 1,500 calls were sent out a short time later. Finally in the early morning hours of Wednesday, November 23, three citizens called in to report they saw had seen a girl matching her description walking. Officers responded and located the girl, approximately 3 miles from her home.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Aberdeen, SD
Children - Recovered: Wednesday, November 23, 2011
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Aberdeen, South Dakota (Brown County) Police Department “System worked well. Child was located shortly after calls began,” Officer Wood wrote in a follow-up after A Child Is Missing Alert calls led to a boy’s safe recovery on November 23, 2011. The 5 year old had gone missing from his home that afternoon and nearly 2,000 telephone alert calls had been placed to residents and businesses, asking anyone with information to contact Police. Tips received in response to the alert enabled Police to locate the boy safe, approximately 1.5 miles from his home.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Logansport, IN
Children - Recovered: Wednesday, November 23, 2011
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Cass County, Indiana Sheriff’s Office Two brothers aged nine and sixteen went missing Wednesday, November 23, 2011. The boys had last been seen at their grandmother’s home that afternoon and disappeared without a trace. Dispatcher Amery activated A Child Is Missing Alert and over 2,000 telephone alert calls were placed covering both the grandmother’s home and the boy’s mother’s home, in hopes that a neighbor or business had spotted them. In response, five calls with information were received. That information helped deputies locate the boys walking down a road, approximately 2 miles from where they had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: DeLand, FL
Disabled - Recovered: Tuesday, November 22, 2011
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Volusia County, Florida Sheriff’s Office The early afternoon of Tuesday, November 22, 2011, Sergeant MacDowell was leading the search for 48 year old man missing from his home in DeLand. His family was concerned because the man was reported to be suffering from schizophrenia and hadn’t been seen since very early that morning. A Child Is Missing Alert was called to assist, placing over 1,100 telephone alert calls to the area surrounding the man’s residence. An area resident spotted the man at a nearby shopping center after receiving the alert call in conjunction with viewing a missing flyer that the Sheriff’s Office had sent to the public. This is an excellent example of joint resources dovetailing successfully.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Shirley, MA
Children - Recovered: Sunday, November 20, 2011
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Shirley, Massachusetts (Middlesex County) Police Department In the early hours of Sunday, November 20, 2011, Sergeant Santiago contacted A Child Is Missing regarding a 12 year old boy that had gone missing from his home. More than 1,000 telephone alert calls were placed to residents and businesses surrounding the boy’s home, giving his general description and asking anyone with information to contact Police. Over 50 calls came into the station reporting sightings. Tips from these calls helped Police locate the boy safe, approximately 1 mile from his home. This was the second time A Child Is Missing Alert had the privilege of assisting Sergeant Santigo with a safe recovery this year.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Las Vegas, NV
Children - Recovered: Friday, November 18, 2011
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Las Vegas Metro, Nevada (Clark County) Police Department “Recovery due to activation.” Detective Southwell wrote after activating A Child Is Missing the morning of Friday, November 18, 2011. He was leading the search for three missing siblings between the ages of 10 and 11. They had last been seen walking together and it was suspected that they might have been abducted by a non-custodial family member. Nearly 3,000 telephone alert calls were sent surrounding the area where the children were seen walking, asking anyone with any information to contact Police. A citizen that had seen the children called in, enabling Police to locate the children safe, approximately 2 miles from where they had last been seen.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Lansing, IL
Children - Recovered: Thursday, November 17, 2011
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Lansing, Illinois (Cook County) Police Department The night of Wednesday, November 16, 2011, a 15 year old boy was reported missing by his parents when he did not come home from school. His parents were concerned for his safety because the boy had been very upset over the recent death of a close friend. Officer Hynek activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist his agency and more than 1,600 telephone alert calls were sent to the community surrounding the boy’s home. More than 50 respondent calls came into the agency helping Police to finally locate the boy safe the next morning approximately 13 miles from his home.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Jacksonville, FL
Disabled - Recovered: Monday, November 14, 2011
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Jacksonville, Florida (Duvall County) Sheriff’s Office Detective Nagle activated A Child Is Missing Alert when his agency was searching for a missing 50 year old man on Monday, November 14, 2011. The man was reported to have recently suffered from a stroke and had last been seen at 2pm that afternoon at his home in Jacksonville. More than 1,600 alert calls were placed surrounding that address which generated a tip from a woman that saw a gentleman fitting the missing man’s description walking in her neighborhood. Police responded and located the man safe, approximately 2 miles from his home. Total time from activation to safe recovery was approximately 1 hour.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Peru, IN
Children - Recovered: Monday, November 14, 2011
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Peru, Indiana (Miami County) Police Department A 15 year old boy was reported missing in Peru on Saturday, November 12, 2011 and Officer Hewitt responded. The boy hadn’t been seen since the previous afternoon and concern for his safety was growing. Dispatcher AJ activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist and 1,400 telephone alert calls were sent to the community surrounding the boy’s residence, asking anyone with information to contact Police. One tip came in that provided a cell phone number for the boy. Using the number, Police were able to track the boy’s location using pings from the closest cell phone tower. Finally the boy was located safe the morning of November 14th.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Union City, NJ
Children - Recovered: Wednesday, November 09, 2011
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Union City, New Jersey (Hudson County) Police Department The morning of Wednesday, November 9, 2011, Detective Bianca Diaz was leading the search for a 12 year old boy thought to be in need of medical attention. The boy had not shown up for school and his family was very concerned for his safety. More than 3,000 telephone alert calls were sent to the area where the boy was last seen. According to the follow-up from Detective Diaz, “Phone calls helped in the quick recovery of the missing boy.” Ultimately, the boy was located approximately 2 miles away in just a half hour after activation of the Alert. This was the second safe assisted recovery for the agency in a two day period.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Vero Beach, FL
Children - Recovered: Wednesday, November 09, 2011
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Indian River County, Florida Sheriff’s Office The evening of Wednesday, November 9, 2011, a 10 year old boy was reported missing from Vero Beach. When Sergeant McNally checked the boy’s school, it was discovered he had not been in attendance the past 3 days. The family had not seen the boy since very early that morning when he said he was leaving to go to school. Dispatcher Debbie White activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist and more than 1,600 telephone alert calls were sent surrounding the boy’s home and school addresses, asking anyone with information to contact Police. In response, tips were received that enabled Police to locate the boy safe, at a shopping plaza approximately 5 miles away from the boy’s home.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Davenport, IA
Elderly - Recovered: Tuesday, November 08, 2011
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Scott County, Iowa Sheriff’s Office The evening of Tuesday, November 8, 2011, Lieutenant Lame was leading the search for a missing 74 year old man. He had been reported missing from his home in a rural area of Donahue and hadn’t been seen since that Sunday, so it was uncertain what he was wearing and the man did not drive. The area was mostly wide open fields with very few houses, so it was uncertain where he could have gone. Over 700 telephone alert calls were sent over approximately 8 square miles, asking anyone that may have seen the man to contact the Sherriff’s Office. Less than a half hour after the alert calls went out, a local business about 3 miles from the man’s home had heard about the alert and called to report that the man was at the business. Officers responded and located the man safe.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Logansport, IN
Elderly - Recovered: Monday, November 07, 2011
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Cass County, Indiana Sheriff’s Office In the early afternoon on Monday, November 7, 2011, a 72 year old woman was reported missing from her home in Logansport. Detective Heflin was leading the search for the woman and Dispatcher Cassi activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist. More than 900 telephone calls were sent to the area surrounding her home and when those calls did not produce sufficient results, a second round of calls was requested approximately 1 hour later. Finally, a tip came in that a passerby saw her in a field near a wooded area. Police responded and located the woman, who was then treated at a nearby hospital. “Thank you for your help!” wrote Sergeant Heflin.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Union City, NJ
Children - Recovered: Monday, November 07, 2011
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Union City, New Jersey (Hudson County) Police Department Monday, November 7, 2011 – “Missing child stated she returned home due to the phone calls to her friends. She stated everybody was telling her that the Police called and were looking for her.” Wrote Detective Bianca Diaz after A Child Is Missing Alert assisted her agency in finding a 15 year old girl that had not been seen since the afternoon of Saturday, November 5th. More than 1,500 alert calls were sent to the area surrounding the girl’s home. She returned safe less than 24 hours after the alert calls were sent.
Next Story Show MapLocation: San Bernardino, CA
Elderly - Recovered: Sunday, November 06, 2011
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San Bernardino County, California Sheriff’s Office The afternoon of Sunday, November 6, 2011, an 87 year old woman suffering from dementia was reported missing from her home in Upland after a disagreement with her daughter. Sergeant Silva activated A Child Is Missing Alert and more than 1,400 telephone alert calls were placed to the area surrounding the woman’s home, asking anyone with information to contact Police. In response, neighbors came outside to assist in the search and tips came in that helped narrow down the search area until finally the woman was located 10 miles away in Rancho Cucamonga.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Brigantine, NJ
Disabled - Recovered: Friday, November 04, 2011
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Brigantine, New Jersey (Atlantic County) Police Department Friday, November 4, 2011, a 44 year old man reportedly suffering from Asperger’s went missing from his home in Brigantine. He had gone missing previously and wasn’t found for 6 months, so Police wanted to find him quickly. Dispatcher Tamburelli activated A Child Is Missing Alert on behalf of Detective Feehan and more than 1,000 telephone alert calls were sent to the area surrounding the man’s home. When the initial callout did not produce sufficient information to locate the man, a second callout was requested and an additional 2,000 calls were sent, covering the lower half of the island city of Brigantine. The morning of Sunday, November 6th, a caller reported that they had located the missing man near his residence. The man returned home on his own, and the long search was brought to an end.
Next Story Show MapLocation: DeLand, FL
Elderly - Recovered: Wednesday, November 02, 2011
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Volusia County, Florida Sheriff’s Office The morning of Wednesday, November 2, 2011, Sergeant Fortin contacted A Child Is Missing to activate the Alert. An 86 year old woman reportedly suffering from severe Alzheimer’s and in need of medication for congestive heart failure had gone missing from her home in Deltona. Nearly 2,000 telephone alert calls were placed to the area surrounding her home, asking anyone with information to call the Sheriff’s Office. Over the next hour and a half, two more rounds of alert calls were placed, encompassing approximately 2.5 square miles. Finally, the exhaustive search ended at 2:25pm when she was found a quarter mile away. According to the case follow-up from Sergeant Fortin, “Numerous calls were received from the alert program leading to her recovery, Great job and great system.”
Next Story Show MapLocation: Rankin, PA
Children - Recovered: Wednesday, November 02, 2011
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Rankin, Pennsylvania (Allegheny County) Police Department It was nearing 4pm on Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011 when a toddler wearing dinosaur pajamas was found wandering near Palisades Manor in Rankin. Officer Rocco responded to discover where the boy belonged. To assist, he activated A Child Is Missing Alert which placed over 500 telephone calls to the surrounding area. The alert gave the boy’s general description and asked anyone who might know the boy to contact Police. In response, one tip came in. That tip helped Police to locate the boy’s home, approximately 20 feet from where he was located. This success marked Rankin Police Department’s Fourth Safe Assisted Recovery since September, 2010, giving the agency a 100% success rate.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Mansfield, OH
Children - Recovered: Saturday, October 29, 2011
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Mansfield, Ohio (Richland County) Police Department The afternoon of Saturday, October 29, 2011, Captain Grogoza contacted A Child Is Missing Alert to request assistance regarding a missing 5 year old girl. The grandmother had been awarded custody of the girl the previous day and Police suspected the mother had taken the child. Using some information gathered from the mother’s cellphone, alert telephone calls were placed to residents and businesses around two addresses. The child’s description, along with the mother’s description and the vehicle were given to the public. According to the case follow-up received from the agency, the alert assisted Police in locating the girl safe at evening, approximately 15 miles from where she had last been seen.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Oklahoma City, OK
Children - Recovered: Saturday, October 29, 2011
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (Oklahoma County) Police Department “The child was located within minutes of the alert being activated. Thanks!” Lieutenant Hutchcroft wrote after he activated A Child Is Missing Alert on the afternoon of Saturday, October 29, 2011. He was leading the search for a missing 12 year old boy that hadn’t been seen since the previous evening. More than 1,400 alert calls were placed surrounding the boy’s home, and one tip came in informing Police that the boy was at a friend’s house approximately ½ mile from his home.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Montclair, NJ
Children - Recovered: Thursday, October 27, 2011
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Montclair, New Jersey (Essex County) Police Department The morning of Thursday, October 27, 2011, Officer Webb contacted A Child Is Missing to activate the Alert in regards to a 17 year old girl, possibly in need of medical assistance that had gone missing early that morning. Nearly 1,400 telephone alert calls went out to residents and businesses surrounding the girl’s home. In response, a tip came in from a local store clerk, stating that a girl matching the description had walked into his store. Police responded and found the girl, safe, approximately ¼ of a mile from where she had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Tallahassee, FL
Disabled - Recovered: Wednesday, October 26, 2011
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Tallahassee, Florida (Leon County) Police Department The morning of Wednesday, October 26, 2011, a 30 year old man was reported missing from his home in Tallahassee. His family was concerned because the man had a history of mental illness and they were concerned he could harm himself. Investigator Scott Angulo was leading the search and activated A Child Is Missing Alert. Over 1,000 telephone alert calls went to the community surrounding the man’s residence, asking anyone with information to contact Police. According to the case follow-up report from Investigator Angulo, “Calls came in almost immediately; the calls resulted in leads which told us where he was.” The man was ultimately found 13 miles away later that afternoon.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Stockton, CA
Children - Recovered: Tuesday, October 25, 2011
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Stockton, California (San Joaquin County) Police Department “The Police Department received several calls from citizens that had seen the juvenile. Two citizens followed the juvenile until the Police arrived.” CSO Enebrad wrote in response to a case follow-up after activating A Child Is Missing Alert in an effort to locate a 10 year old boy that had gone missing from his school after getting into trouble. In response to the 1,800 alert phone calls, 10 tips were received and the boy was finally located 2 blocks from the school, approximately 1.5 hours after the alert was launched.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Sturgis, MI
Elderly - Recovered: Tuesday, October 25, 2011
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Sturgis, Michigan (Saint Joseph County) Police Department The evening of Tuesday, October 25, 2011, Officer Jimenez activated A Child Is Missing Alert after a 58 year old man was reported missing from his home in Sturgis. The man suffers from diabetes and there was some concern that he had not taken his insulin and might be impaired. When he left, he stated he was going to watch airplanes take off at the airport and did not return. More than 1,900 telephone alert calls were placed to the neighborhood surrounding the man’s home. In response, 3 tips were received stating that they’d seen a man walking into some corn fields about a mile from his home. Police responded and located the man in the cornfield, safe, approximately 2.5 hours after the alert was activated.
Next Story Show MapLocation: St Clair Shores, MI
Children - Recovered: Sunday, October 23, 2011
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St Clair Shores, Michigan (Macomb County) Police Department “Approximately 45 minutes after the ACIM Alert was activated, our department received information regarding her whereabouts,” wrote Sergeant Fraser after activating A Child Is Missing on Sunday, October 23, 2011. A 15 year old girl thought to be a danger to herself and suffering from a mental disorder had gone missing the previous evening. More than 1,000 telephone alert calls were sent surrounding her home, helping Police to locate the girl safe less than a mile away.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Rankin, PA
Children - Recovered: Friday, October 21, 2011
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Rankin, Pennsylvania (Allegheny County) Police Department Friday, October 21, 2011, a father contacted Police when he went to pick up his 8 year old son from school and the boy was nowhere to be found. Officers Ford and Thrower began searching for the boy and discovered that due to a miscommunication, he had gotten on a school bus. However, that school bus had already dropped all of the children off and was now empty. Officer Ford activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist and more than 1,800 telephone alert calls were placed surrounding both the boy’s home and the bus route. In response, a tip finally came in that placed the boy with a friend of the family. Police responded and found the boy unharmed. “This is the third time my police department has used your system and the third time it was successful,” wrote Chief Wooten.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Oolitic, IN
Children - Recovered: Wednesday, October 19, 2011
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Oolitic, Indiana (Lawrence County) Police Department “Your assistance helped in locating the two girls in a very short time,” wrote Marshal Jeffries after activating A Child Is Missing Alert when two girls were reported missing from their middle school on Wednesday, October 19, 2011. More than 1,500 telephone alert calls were sent to the area surrounding the middle school. Tips received as a result of the alert enabled Police to locate the girls walking along a road approximately 6 miles away from the school.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Town of Hamburg, NY
Elderly - Recovered: Wednesday, October 19, 2011
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Hamburg Town, New York (Erie County), Police Department Wednesday, October 19, 2011 in the early evening, a man contacted Police to report that his 63 year old brother that suffers from dementia wandered away from him in the local shopping mall and was nowhere to be found. Detective Johnston led the search for the man and activated A Child Is Missing to assist. Over 2,000 telephone alert calls were sent covering both the mall and the man’s residence, in case he was headed toward home. In response, 9 tips were received. One of the callers reported seeing the man walking down South Park Avenue which is in a neighboring jurisdiction, 10 miles away from the mall. The Buffalo Police Department responded and was able to confirm that it was the missing man, who was returned home, safe.
Next Story Show MapLocation: La Plata, MD
Children - Recovered: Sunday, October 16, 2011
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Charles County, Maryland Sheriff’s Office The afternoon of Sunday, October 16, 2011, a 12 year old girl was reported missing after she had an argument with her aunt. The girl hadn’t been seen since the previous morning and concern for her safety was growing. Officer Goddard contacted A Child Is Missing to activate the alert and more than 1,000 telephone alert calls went out to the area where the girl was last seen, asking anyone with information to contact Police. In response, two tips were received, enabling officers to locate the girl safe, very close to her residence.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Las Vegas, NV
Elderly - Recovered: Sunday, October 16, 2011
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Las Vegas Metro, Nevada (Clark County) Police Department The morning of Sunday, October 16, 2011, an 84 year old man suffering from Alzheimer’s went missing on a routine walk to his son’s home in Las Vegas. Detective Southwell contacted A Child Is Missing Alert to assist his agency’s search as he had done with successful results previously and nearly 1,000 telephone alert calls were sent to the area surrounding the man’s home. In response the agency received tips enabling them to eventually locate the man several hours later. He had become lost and walked 19 miles outside of the search area.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Hutchinson, KS
Children - Recovered: Saturday, October 15, 2011
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Hutchinson, Kansas (Reno County) Police Department It was late in the evening on Friday, October 14th, 2011 and Officer Martin was searching for a 13 year old boy that did not return home from school. A Child Is Missing was activated to assist in the search and over 1,400 telephone alert calls were sent to the community surrounding the boy’s home, asking anyone with information to contact Police. One of the boy’s friends heard of the alert and contacted the boy, who in turn called his father. The boy had stayed the night with a friend and claimed his father gave permission. In the end the boy was returned home safe.
Next Story Show MapLocation: La Plata, MD
Children - Recovered: Saturday, October 15, 2011
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Charles County, Maryland Sheriff’s Office The afternoon of Saturday, October 15, 2011, Officer Butler activated A Child Is Missing Alert to request assistance in finding a 12 year old boy that hadn’t been seen since the previous afternoon. After 1,100 alert phone calls were placed surrounding the boy’s last seen location in Waldorf, the Sherriff’s Office received 2 calls with information. This information helped them to locate the boy safe 20 minutes later, approximately 10 miles away.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Gatesville, TX
Children - Recovered: Saturday, October 15, 2011
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Gatesville, Texas (Coryell County) Police Department The evening of Saturday, October 15, 2011, a 9 year old boy did not come home for the night and his family called Police. It was out of character for the boy and he suffers from emphysema, heightening concern. Sergeant Cleverly activated A Child Is Missing Alert and nearly 500 telephone alert calls were sent to the community surrounding the boy’s home, asking residents to check their own property and to contact Police if they had any information. In response, 4 calls were received, enabling Police to finally locate the boy safe, 3.5 miles from his home.
Next Story Show MapLocation: North Port, FL
Children - Recovered: Monday, October 10, 2011
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North Port, Florida (Sarasota County) Police Department The morning of Monday, October 12, 2011, a 12 year old boy was reported missing from his home in North Port. He hadn’t been seen since going to bed the previous evening. He was reported to have medical issues that also heightened authorities concerns. Sergeant Jernigan led the search and activated A Child Is Missing to assist. More than 1,100 telephone alert calls were sent to the area surrounding the boy’s home, asking residents to check their own property and to contact Police if they saw the boy. According to the case follow-up received from Sergeant Jernigan, “The alert brought out volunteers on bikes, vehicles and walkers. A Subject in a vehicle had seen a child matching the child’s description and called the PD.” Total time from activation to safe recovery was approximately 45 minutes.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Davenport, IA
Children - Recovered: Thursday, October 06, 2011
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Davenport, Iowa (Scott County) Police Department The afternoon of Thursday, October 6, 2011, Lt. Bladel was searching for two missing 6 year old boys that had not come home from school. Police, fire and other search volunteers had retraced the children’s walking path and could not find them. Dispatcher Tracy activated A Child Is Missing Alert hoping someone in the area had seen the children. According to the case follow-up from Lt. Bladel, within 16 minutes a resident that had received the alert saw the two boys playing in a yard outside her home. She called Police who responded and located the boys safe.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Hot Springs, AR
Children - Recovered: Thursday, October 06, 2011
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Garland County, Arkansas Sheriff’s Office Thursday, October 6, 2011, late in the evening, a 9 year old boy was reported missing from his home in Hot Springs National Park. Detective Cannon initiated A Child Is Missing Alert, and more than 600 telephone calls went out to residents within a 2 mile radius of the boy’s home. The alert gave the Sherriff’s office phone number and asked residents to check their own property and to be on the lookout for boy. According to the follow-up report received by ACIM, “A Child Is Missing worked great. Child was located in a storage shed due to calls being placed to the neighbors.” This case marked The Garland County Sheriff’s Office 7th Safe Assisted Recovery.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Galesburg, MI
Children - Recovered: Wednesday, October 05, 2011
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Galesburg, Michigan (Kalamazoo County) Police Department The afternoon of Wednesday, October 5, 2011, Sergeant Heppler was leading the search for two missing brothers, aged 9 and 12. They both had been missing for approximately 2 hours and both were reported to have special needs. The Kalamazoo River was located less than 3,000 feet from the boy’s home and Police were eager to locate the boys. Sergeant Heppler activated A Child Is Missing, a first for his agency, and more than 500 telephone alert calls were sent to the community, giving the description of both boys and asking residents to contact Police if they saw them. As a direct result of tips received from the alert calls, Police were able to locate the boys safe, approximately ½ mile from their home. Total time from activation to safe recovery was less than 20 minutes.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Union City, NJ
Children - Recovered: Wednesday, October 05, 2011
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Union City, New Jersey (Hudson County) Police Department Wednesday, October 5, 2011, a 12 year old boy was reported missing from his home in Union City. The boy had been out playing basketball, which was his daily routine, but he always came home after an hour and it was growing very dark and the boy was not home. Detective Chasmer activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist his agency and approximately 2,000 telephone alert calls were sent to the boy’s neighborhood, which is densely populated. The boy then returned home, stating that he and his friends had heard of the alert calls, which prompted him to return home on his own.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Naples, FL
Children - Recovered: Sunday, October 02, 2011
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Collier County, Florida Sheriff’s Office The morning of Sunday, October 2, 2011, Corporal Murray activated A Child Is Missing to assist his agency in searching for a 10 year old boy. The boy had left after having a disagreement with his mother and had not been seen by her for over an hour and a half. Over 1,000 telephone alert calls were sent to residents and businesses surrounding the boy’s home in Naples, asking anyone with information to call the Sheriff’s Office. In response, 3 tips were received that placed the boy at a nearby shopping plaza. Officers responded and located the boy, safe.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Winchester, VA
Children - Recovered: Sunday, October 02, 2011
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Frederick County, Virginia Sheriff’s Office Sunday, October 2, 2011, an 18 year old girl left home to go backpacking and did not return. Authorities were concerned because of a suspicious man that had been seen recently where the girl works. Dispatcher Brannon contacted A Child Is Missing to assist Sergeant Kittoe at the scene and nearly 800 telephone alert calls went out to the community where the girl was last seen. In response, several volunteers came out to assist in the search and one tip came in from a resident that had received the alert. The caller reported seeing a truck in the area the morning of the disappearance. Police were then able to find the truck and locate the missing girl, safe, approximately 250 miles from where she was last seen.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Torrington, CT
Children - Recovered: Thursday, September 29, 2011
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Torrington, Connecticut (Litchfield County) Police Department Friday, September 29, 2011, the family of a 13 year old boy contacted Police when he did not return from school. Officer Mumm was leading the search and contacted A Child Is Missing Alert to assist his agency. More than 1,800 telephone alert calls were sent encompassing both the school and the boy’s home. In response, 5 respondent calls came in to the agency. In addition, according to the follow-up sent to ACIM, “The alert helped neighbors and friends of the missing child to connect on Facebook which resulted in the child being located.” This is a great example of law enforcement and the community coming together to help reunite a family. It is also a great example of the positive use of social media.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Hamilton, OH
Elderly - Recovered: Thursday, September 29, 2011
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Hamilton, Ohio Police Department (Butler County) On Thursday, September 29, 2011, a 64 year old woman suffering from Alzheimer’s went for a walk with her dog and didn’t return home. It had been storming and friends and family had formed a search group in an effort to find the woman. Dispatcher Isaac contacted A Child Is Missing to assist Lt McManus at the location. More than 1,400 telephone alert calls were sent to the area surrounding the woman’s home. One of those calls went to a man that called his wife who was driving home. He informed his wife about the alert call when the spoke. As she continued her drive home, she spotted the woman and contacted Police. The woman was over 3 miles from her home.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Columbus, GA
Elderly - Recovered: Tuesday, September 27, 2011
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Columbus, Georgia (Muscogee County) Police Department The morning of Tuesday, September 27, 2011, Detective Campbell contacted A Child Is Missing Alert, requesting assistance in locating a missing 79 year old man reported to be undergoing treatment for cancer as well as suffering from dementia. The man had been travelling in his car between two addresses in Alabama and Georgia and it was uncertain where he was headed. Also, the man hadn’t been seen since September 6th, and investigators only had a few leads to go by, such as banking transactions. Using all of this information, it was decided that the best course of action was to place calls in two areas: one in Georgia near his residence and one in Alabama, where the banking transactions had occurred. Because of the dual calling areas, over 2,200 alert calls were placed. According to the case follow-up from Detective Campbell, upon the launch of the alert, several individuals called in with essential information. The information enabled the agency to locate the man, safe approximately 50 miles from where he had gone missing, and putting an end to the long search.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Mt Clemens, MI
Elderly - Recovered: Tuesday, September 27, 2011
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Macomb County, Michigan Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, September 27, 2011, Dispatcher Kukuk called to activate A Child Is Missing Alert. A 75 year old woman suffering from Alzheimer’s had been reported missing from her home in Mount Clemens. Over 1,600 alert calls were sent to the area before she was located safe approximately 1 mile from her home.The Sheriff's Office reported that within 7 minutes (after the alerts were launched) they received a tip. A citizen who received an alert informed the department that she had seen the missing person in front of an eye care facility.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Greendale, WI
Children - Recovered: Monday, September 26, 2011
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Greendale, Wisconsin (Milwaukee County) Police Department The afternoon of Monday, September 26, 2011, Sergeant Rosenow contacted A Child Is Missing, as he had just 5 days prior with successful results. This time it was in regards to an 11 year old girl his agency was searching for. A Child Is Missing Alert placed out more than 1,500 telephone alert calls surrounding the girl’s last known location, giving the girl’s general description and asking residents to contact Police if they had seen her. In response, the agency received 6 respondent calls, enabling them to locate the girl safe, ½ mile from where she had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Stuart, FL
Silver Alert - Recovered: Sunday, September 25, 2011
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Stuart, Florida (Martin) Police Department- The afternoon of Sunday, September 25, 2011, Corporal Buchanan activated A Child Is Missing Alert in regards to a missing 69 year old man suffering from dementia. The man had been missing for more than 24 hours and the agency was also in the process of activating a Silver Alert. More than 1,000 telephone alert calls were sent by A Child Is Missing, asking residents and businesses surrounding the man’s home to contact Police if they had any information about the man. In response, 3 tips came in, and Police were finally able to locate the man safe, 10 miles from his home.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Salem, OR
Children - Recovered: Sunday, September 25, 2011
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Salem, Oregon (Marion County) Police Department The afternoon of Saturday, September 25, 2011, a young boy was found wandering in a suburb of Salem. The boy appeared to be around 11 years of age but could not tell Police where he lived or his name. Officer Riddle contacted A Child Is Missing Alert and provided as many details as he could to be distributed via telephone alert to the area where the boy was found including the boy’s physical and clothing description. More than 1,000 telephone alert calls went to the immediate area, asking residents to contact Police if they could provide information about where the boy belonged. According to the follow-up report received by A Child Is Missing, one of the alert calls went to a family friend of the child. The friend called the family, who in turn checked the boy’s bedroom and discovered him missing. The parents of the boy immediately contacted Police and were reunited with their son within ten minutes of the alert call being placed.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Grantsville, UT
Disabled - Recovered: Saturday, September 24, 2011
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Grantsville, Utah (Tooele County) Police Department The morning of Saturday, September 24, 2011, an 11 year old girl was reported missing from her home in Grantsville. The girl had not been seen since the previous day and concern for the girl’s safety was increasing. Dispatcher Yvonne contacted A Child Is Missing Alert to assist Lieutenant Steve Barrett, who was leading the search. Over 1,000 alert telephone calls were sent to the neighborhood where the girl was last seen. In response, people came out of their homes to help search for the girl. One of those searchers checked an abandoned camping trailer, where he located the girl, approximately ¼ of a mile from where she was last seen, ending the search.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Wellesley, MA
Children - Recovered: Friday, September 23, 2011
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Wellesley, Massachusetts (Norfolk County) Police Department The afternoon of Friday, September 23, 2011, a 7 year old girl went missing while walking her dog in Wellesley. Deputy Chief Brooks activated A Child Is Missing alert to assist his agency and nearly 800 telephone alert calls were sent to residents and businesses surrounding the girl’s home. In response, one tip was received. Deputy Brooks wrote the following on the case follow-up report, “Within 5 minutes of notifying ACIM, a resident called to say the girl was in his neighborhood. I asked how he knew she was missing; he said he received a call at home from ACIM. Thank you.”
Next Story Show MapLocation: Greendale, WI
Children - Recovered: Wednesday, September 21, 2011
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Greendale, Wisconsin (Milwaukee County) Police Department The night of Wednesday, September 21, 2011, a 7 year old girl was reported missing from her home in Greendale. Lieutenant Rosenow was leading the search for the girl, who is adopted from Ethiopia. The girl’s parents and authorities were concerned that she may not be familiar with her surroundings. She had become upset earlier in the day and had run off and after checking all known areas where the girl could be, Police were trying additional methods, and A Child Is Missing Alert was activated to assist. More than 1,300 telephone alert calls were placed surrounding the girl’s home, asking residents to be on the lookout and to contact Police if they saw her. Approximately 45 minutes after the calls went out, some citizens found the girl on their doorstep. The residents had seen the information about the girl on the Police Department’s Facebook page, had seen television coverage of the missing girl, and had received the telephone alert, so they knew exactly what to do when the girl showed up on their doorstep. This is an excellent example of the joint efforts of the community and law enforcement coming together to reunite this family.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Tuscaloosa, AL
Children - Recovered: Wednesday, September 21, 2011
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Tuscaloosa County, Alabama Sheriff’s Office The night of Tuesday, September 20, 2011, Sergeant Bowles contacted A Child Is Missing to report that his agency was searching for a 12 year old boy. The boy’s mother had reported that he had run away after an argument. She was concerned because he had a history of mental disorders and she was worried he could be a danger to himself. Although it was nearing midnight, the ACIM technician placed out two rounds of telephone alert calls to the region around the boy’s home, asking residents to be on the lookout for the boy and to contact the Sheriff’s Office if they spotted him. Due to a report of a sighting generated from the alert calls, deputies were able to track the boy down to a nearby neighborhood approximately ½ mile from his residence. He was located safe and reunited with his mother.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Ft Thomas, KY
Children - Recovered: Tuesday, September 20, 2011
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Fort Thomas, Kentucky (Campbell County) Police Department The afternoon of Tuesday, September 20, 2011, a 7 year old girl was reported missing when she did not return home from school in Fort Thomas. The girl had always been prompt and on time in the past and her father had contacted all of her friends and checked all the places he could think of in addition to contacting Police. Officer Thomas Carr responded and activated A Child Is Missing to assist. Over 1,500 telephone alert calls went to the community surrounding the girl’s home. In response the agency received approximately 20 calls with information. Several adults called in that reported seeing her walking home with another child. Those tips lead to other tips and eventually word spread until it got to the house where the girl was at, prompting the girl to call home and finally she returned home, safe.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Kewanee, IL
Children - Recovered: Friday, September 16, 2011
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Kewanee, Illinois (Henry County) Police Department The morning of Friday, September 16, 2011, Communications Supervisor Ann Hamilton contacted A Child Is Missing requesting assistance for Detective Gary Moore. The detective was searching for a 13 year old boy that was thought to have run away from his home and hadn’t been seen since the afternoon of Tuesday, September 14th. Over 1,500 telephone alert calls were placed to the area surrounding the boy’s home. A resident responded to the alert and stated that they had seen a boy matching the description in a parking lot the previous day running into some bushes. Police responded to the parking lot and located the boy still there. Total time from activation to safe recovery was under 1 hour.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Stockton, CA
Elderly - Recovered: Wednesday, September 14, 2011
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Stockton, California (San Joaquin County) Police Department Wednesday, September 14, 2011, a 77 year old man suffering from Alzheimer’s was reported missing from his home in Stockton. CSO Enebrad activated A Child Is Missing Alert to augment her agency’s search and more than 1,800 telephone alert calls were sent to the man’s neighborhood, asking residents to be on the lookout and to contact Police if they had any information. According to the case follow-up report, “Several citizens called in with sightings of the missing man.” The agency responded to the tips from those callers and located the man walking on a street four miles from his home.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Johns Creek, GA
Children - Recovered: Wednesday, September 14, 2011
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Johns Creek, Georgia (Gwinnett County) Police Department The morning of Wednesday, September 14, 2011, Sergeant Wilson called A Child Is Missing Alert requesting assistance in locating a missing 12 year old girl that hadn’t been seen since Tuesday night. After approximately 1,200 telephone alert calls were sent to the area where she was last seen, a case follow-up was sent out asking the agency if the person was located safe and if our calls were of value in the case. The following written response came back from Sergeant Wilson. “The alert raised awareness. It also gave the family confidence in our diligence, as they actually received the alert. A woman received the alert on her phone while at a red light. The child was walking in front of her. Awesome response! Thank you so much!”
Next Story Show MapLocation: Birmingham, AL
Children - Recovered: Wednesday, September 14, 2011
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Birmingham, Alabama (Birmingham County) Police Department The afternoon of Wednesday, September 14, 2011, a 9 year old boy ran away from home in Birmingham, Alabama when he got into trouble at school. The Birmingham Police Department was called to the boy’s home and Detective Dunning contacted A Child Is Missing Alert, giving a general description of the boy and his last known whereabouts to the technician. Within moments telephones in the area were ringing, asking neighbors and businesses to be on the lookout and to contact Police if they saw him. In response tips came in placing the boy in the area of an apartment complex approximately 1 mile from his home. Police responded and located the boy, safe. This marks the agency’s 14th safe assisted recovery.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Akron, OH
Children - Recovered: Monday, September 12, 2011
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Summit County, Ohio Sheriff’s Office Monday, September 12, 2011, Deputy Menefee contacted A Child Is Missing to activate the Alert regarding a missing 8 year old girl. More than 1,400 telephone alert calls were placed surrounding the girl’s Uniontown home. In response, 16 calls with information were received and according to the case follow-up from the agency, “Several residents saw female and were able to direct us to an area she was last seen. Thank you for your help.”
Next Story Show MapLocation: Canton, GA
Disabled - Recovered: Sunday, September 11, 2011
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Cherokee County, Georgia Sheriff’s Office The morning of Sunday, September 11, 2011, a 66 year old woman was reported missing from her home in Ball Ground. The woman’s husband was especially concerned because the woman reportedly suffers from schizophrenia and had gone to bed upset the night before which is when he had last seen her. Detective Chagnon activated A Child Is Missing and because the area is rural, less than 100 telephone alert calls were placed covering nearly 2 square miles. In response, tips were received that led Police to an acquaintance’s home, approximately 1 mile away from her residence, where she was sitting on the front porch. Total time from activation to safe recovery was 30 minutes.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Centennial, CO
Children - Recovered: Sunday, September 11, 2011
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Arapahoe County, Colorado Sheriff’s Office Sunday, September 11, 2011, a 17 year old boy with diminished mental capacity was reported missing from his home in Englewood at 6:30pm and Sergeant Walker led the search. He activated A Child Is Missing Alert and more than 2,000 phone calls were sent to homes and businesses in the area. The agency received phone calls in response to the alert and one of those was from a gentleman who had given the boy a ride. The man was able to direct Police to the area where he dropped the boy off. He was located safe, approximately 5 miles from where he had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Webster, MA
Elderly - Recovered: Saturday, September 10, 2011
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Webster, Massachusetts (Worcester County) Police Department Saturday, September 10, 2011, a 68 year old man suffering from diabetes and dementia wandered away from an assisted living facility and Police were immediately called. Sergeant Kelley led the search and activated A Child Is Missing to assist his agency. More than 1,100 telephone alert calls were sent to the residents and businesses surrounding the home, requesting they be on the lookout for the man and to contact Police if they had any information. In response, three phone calls with information came in. One of those callers reported seeing a man that matched the description given out in the alert in an area one mile from the home. Police responded and located the man safe.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Dunn, NC
Children - Recovered: Saturday, September 03, 2011
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Dunn, North Carolina (Harnett County) Police Department The afternoon of Saturday, September 3, 2011, a 9 year old ran away from her home in Dunn. The girl had run away before but had always returned quickly and this time she was gone for nearly 3 hours. Investigator Tyndall activated A Child Is Missing and over 1,700 telephone alert calls were sent to homes surrounding the girl’s residence. In response, tips came in that enabled Police to locate the girl safe, approximately 2 hours later, a little over 1 mile from her home. “On behalf of our agency, we would like to that you for assistance in locating the missing child in our city,” wrote Investigator Tyndall.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Millersville, MD
Children - Recovered: Saturday, September 03, 2011
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Anne Arundel County, Maryland Police Department Around 5pm on Saturday, September 3, 2011, Corporal Beaujon contacted A Child Is Missing regarding a missing 18 year old girl reported to have the mental capacity of a six year old. The girl also suffered from epileptic seizures and was prone to falling from the seizures and as a result had broken her nose several times in the past. Police had already started going door to door in an effort to locate the missing girl and had checked all obvious places. ACIM sent over 1,600 telephone alert calls to residents and businesses surrounding the girl’s home, asking anyone with information to contact Police. In response, neighbors began to come out of their homes to assist in the search. One of the searchers along with Police finally found the girl hiding on her own property, approximately 2 hours after the alert was initiated.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Hamilton, OH
Children - Recovered: Tuesday, August 30, 2011
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Hamilton, Ohio Police Department (Butler County) The morning of Tuesday, August 30, 2011, a 12 year old girl was reported missing after she disappeared walking to her elementary school. Dispatch Supervisor Nancy Smith activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist Sergeant Alatorre, who was leading the search for the girl. More than 1,600 telephone alert calls were sent to the area where the girl was last seen walking. In response, several residents called in, and one resident got into her vehicle and drove through her neighborhood, looking for the girl. She spotted the missing girl sitting, partially hidden in a tree line and immediately notified Police.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Ft Wayne, IN
Children - Recovered: Saturday, August 27, 2011
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Fort Wayne, Indiana (Allen County) Police Department Saturday, August 27, 2011, Detective Epps was leading the search for a missing 11 year old boy that hadn’t been seen since the previous night. A Child Is Missing Alert was activated to assist the search and more than 1,100 telephone alert calls went out to the community where the boy was last seen, giving the boy’s general description and asking anyone with information to contact Police. Shortly after the alert calls were placed, Officers in the area were flagged down by some children in the area that informed them that their parents received the alert and were able to inform them where the child was. He had been at a friend’s house just a few blocks away.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Lewiston, ID
Children - Recovered: Monday, August 22, 2011
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Lewiston, Idaho (Nez Perce County) Police Department In the early morning hours of Monday, August 22, 2011, a young toddler was found near Pioneer Park in Lewiston. The child could not give his name, appeared to be little more than a year old, and was wearing only a t shirt and diaper. A quick canvas of the area by Corporal Hopple did not glean any details on where the child belonged. A Child Is Missing Alert was activated by dispatcher Lea Ana to assist the agency and approximately 800 calls were sent to the area surrounding the park, giving the child’s general description and asking anyone who might know the child to contact Police. In response, 4 tips were received which enabled Police to locate the boy’s home, approximately ¼ mile from the park.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Bend, OR
Children - Recovered: Monday, August 22, 2011
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Deschutes County, Oregon Sheriff’s Office Monday, August 22, 2011, A Child Is Missing helped end a 3 hour search for a missing 7 year old girl after she wandered away from her home in Bend with the family’s golden retriever. The girl was visiting on summer vacation and was not familiar with the area. Lt Davis activated the alert and nearly 1,000 telephone alert calls were sent out covering 2 square miles. One of the citizens that received the alert drove out to check around their property and located the girl on a US forest service road. Police responded and recovered the girl, bringing her and the retriever back home, safe.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Tallahassee, FL
Children - Recovered: Saturday, August 20, 2011
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Leon County, Florida Sheriff’s Office The afternoon of Saturday, August 20, 2011, a ten year old girl was reported missing from her home in Tallahassee. The girl disappeared around 4pm after she was told she wasn’t allowed to go swimming. Deputy Shoemaker responded to the home and activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist his agency. Upon activation, more than 700 telephone alert calls were sent to residents and businesses surrounding the girl’s home, giving the girl’s description and asking anyone with information to contact Police. In response, citizens came out to search their own property and a woman that received the alert recognized the missing girl as she was playing near her property. She immediately sent the girl home. Total time from activation to safe recovery was approximately 10 minutes.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Hillsborough Twp, NJ
Disabled - Recovered: Friday, August 19, 2011
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Hillsborough Township, New Jersey (Somerset County) Police Department The afternoon of Friday, August 19, 2011, a 30 year old man reported to be suffering from schizophrenia went missing from a group home in Somerset. Corporal Omert led the search for the man and due to the man’s history and the length of time since anyone had seen the man, feared he could have already walked several miles. A Child Is Missing Alert was activated to assist and due to the circumstances, covered a wide area, placing over 1,100 telephone alert calls to the community, asking residents to contact Police if they spotted the man. In response, a tip came in that placed the man in an area approximately 1/10 of a mile from the home. Police responded and located the man safe.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Ottawa, KS
Disabled - Recovered: Thursday, August 18, 2011
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Franklin County, Kansas Sheriff’s Office “By the call being placed to residents, those people called other people and eventually the word got to someone in direct contact with the missing woman. This system saved a lot of time and resources from our agency and others.” This was written by Sergeant Ferguson after A Child Is Missing assisted The Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, August 18, 2011 in their search for a missing 39 year old woman reported to be suffering from a mental disorder. When the woman heard of the alert, she called the authorities and was returned home, safe.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Madison, SD
Children - Recovered: Wednesday, August 17, 2011
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Madison, South Dakota (Lake County) Police Department “The alert was the first time our agency used The A Child Is Missing Alert system. It generated a lot of response to our dispatch center and luckily the child was located near his residence shortly after the alert went out. It’s a great way to get many people in a hurry. Thanks!” Wrote Sergeant Wagner as a case follow-up after an 8 year old boy was reported missing from his home the evening of Wednesday, August 17, 2011. More than 1,700 alert calls were sent to residents and businesses surrounding the boy’s home. The boy was found safe less than one half mile away from his home.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Millersville, MD
Elderly - Recovered: Wednesday, August 17, 2011
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Anne Arundel County, Maryland Police Department Shortly after noon on Wednesday, August 17, 2011, Corporal Casamento contacted A Child Is Missing to activate the alert. A 75 year old man suffering from Alzheimer’s was missing from his home in Odenton and hadn’t been seen since the previous evening. Due to the length of time missing, a large calling area was requested and over 2,200 telephone alert calls were sent to the area surrounding the man’s home. In response, the agency received several calls which helped determine the man’s direction of travel. They ultimately located the man safe, at a relative’s house, approximately 2 hours later and 12 miles away from his home.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Paducah, KY
Disabled - Recovered: Tuesday, August 16, 2011
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McCracken County, Kentucky Police Department A 53 year old nonverbal stroke patient went missing in Paducah, Kentucky on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 1:40pm. Deputy Carter activated A Child Is Missing shortly after they were made aware of the missing man and more than 1,300 alert calls were placed to the area he was last seen. The street the man was missing from was a busy main road, and those businesses had seen the man travelling and called into the Police department when they received the alert to report the sightings. Those tips enabled Police to develop a direction and speed of travel for the missing man. Eventually the man was located at a local business approximately one half mile away from where he had gone missing. Total time from activation to safe recovery was one hour.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Clayton, NJ
Disabled - Recovered: Monday, August 15, 2011
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Clayton, New Jersey (Gloucester County) Police Department Sunday, August 14, 2011, a 49 year old man reported to be suffering with schizophrenia was reported missing from his home in Clayton. The man had not been seen since Saturday, and Police and loved ones feared for his safety. Officer Grasso contacted A Child Is Missing to assist in the search and more than 1,000 telephone alert calls were sent to residents and businesses surrounding the man’s home. In response, 3 calls with information were received, enabling Police to locate the man at a local hospital, approximately 7 miles from his home.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Indianapolis, IN
Children - Recovered: Sunday, August 14, 2011
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Indianapolis, Indiana (Marion County) Police Department The morning of Sunday, August 14, 2011, a 14 year old boy was reported missing from his home in Indianapolis. He had not been seen since going to bed the previous evening and his parents and Police were particularly concerned because the boy suffered from mental disabilities. Detective Price activated A Child Is Missing Alert as his agency had done with successful results several times previously. More than 1,200 telephone alert calls went out to the community surrounding the boy’s home, asking residents to be on the lookout and to contact Police with any information they may have about the boy. In response, tips were received that placed the boy in an area approximately 3 miles from his home. Officers responded and located the boy, safe.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Ellicottville, NY
Disabled - Recovered: Friday, August 12, 2011
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Ellicottville, New York (Cattaraugus County), Police Department “System worked wonderful. Within about 45 minutes of calls being sent out, our Police Department had a tip on the individual’s whereabouts.” This was written in response to a follow-up to A Child Is Missing after Patrolman Benjamin activated the system to assist in his agency’s search for a missing 20 year old reported to be suffering from mental illness. Because the call was reported at close to midnight, only a few blocks surrounding the man’s home were called, but that was enough to get Police the tip they needed to end the search in a short time, saving worry, time and resources.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Burr Ridge, IL
Children - Recovered: Tuesday, August 09, 2011
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Burr Ridge, Illinois (DuPage County) Police Department At 8:15am on Tuesday, August 9, 2011, a 15 year old boy reported to be suffering from Asperger’s went missing from his home on Hamilton Avenue. Officer Wish contacted A Child Is Missing to activate the Alert program. Nearly 1,100 alert calls were sent out to neighbors and businesses around the boy’s home. According to the follow-up report received from Officer Wish, the department received a single tip that gave an updated direction of travel for the boy. Using this information, Police were able to locate the boy safe, approximately 2 miles away at a gas station.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Livonia, MI
Children - Recovered: Sunday, August 07, 2011
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Livonia, Michigan (Wayne County) Police Department Sunday evening, August 7, 2011, Sergeant Perttunen was leading the search for a missing autistic 10 year old boy. The boy was known to like to run and could cover great distances. Further adding to concern was that the family was visiting from out of the area so the boy was not familiar with his surroundings and he did not respond to his name due to his condition. Dispatcher Pila contacted A Child Is Missing to place out alert calls and several rounds of calls were placed over a half hour period due to a sighting and to cover a large area in case the boy was running. According to a case follow-up from Dispatcher Pila, several volunteers came out to assist in the search and one of those volunteers finally located the boy, one hour after the calls were started. The boy was found safe, approximately 1 mile from where he had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Tucker, GA
Children - Recovered: Saturday, August 06, 2011
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Dekalb County, Georgia Police Department On Saturday, August 6, 2011, a 9 year old boy was reported missing from his home in Decatur shortly after 9pm. Detective Richards activated A Child Is Missing Alert and more than 1,200 telephone alert calls were placed to the community surrounding the boy’s residence, asking anyone with information to contact Police. A friend of the family received the alert and spotted the boy near her home. She contacted Police and the boy was returned home, safe. Total time from activation to safe recovery was less than 30 minutes.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Miami, FL
Children - Recovered: Saturday, August 06, 2011
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Miami-Dade, Florida Police Department In the early morning of Saturday, August 6, 2011, Officer Millares contacted A Child Is Missing concerning a young boy that was found by himself near the 7300 block of 40th street in Miami. The boy appeared to have mental difficulty, as he appeared to be around 6-8 years of age, could not give his name or address and was wearing only a diaper. Telephone alert calls were placed within a half mile radius, giving the boys general description and asking anyone who might know the boy to contact Police. One of those alert calls went directly to the boy’s home and the mother of the child responded to recover the boy. Total time from activation to recovery was 30 minutes.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Jackson, TN
Children - Recovered: Saturday, August 06, 2011
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Jackson, Tennessee (Madison) Police Department The afternoon of Saturday, August 6, 2011, a 7 year old girl was reported missing from her home in Jackson. The girl had not been seen since the previous evening and the babysitter did not know what happened to her. Sergeant Jines was leading the search and activated A Child Is Missing to assist his agency. More than 1,000 telephone alert calls went to residents and businesses surrounding the girl’s home. Citizens began to come out of their homes to search and word spread quickly that the girl was missing. Ultimately the girl was located at a home .1 miles from her residence, safe. “The swift attention given to this matter by ACIM had a positive effect on the successful outcome of finding this child” wrote Sergeant Jines.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Norman, OK
Children - Recovered: Tuesday, August 02, 2011
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Norman, Oklahoma (Cleveland County) Police Department The morning of Tuesday, August 2, 2011, an 11 year old boy was reported missing from his home in Norman. It was realized that he hadn’t been seen since the previous evening and the area was experiencing a heat wave with temperatures over 100. Detective Schinnerer contacted A Child Is Missing Alert and nearly 1,400 telephones in the boy’s neighborhood began ringing, asking residents to check their own property, and to contact Police if they had information about the boy. One tip with a sighting of the boy came in and finally, a few hours after the alert went out, relatives where the boy was staying contacted Police, stating that they had received the alert. Ultimately the relatives returned the boy home safe.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Ft Myers, FL
Elderly - Recovered: Tuesday, August 02, 2011
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Lee County, Florida Sheriff’s Office The morning of Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011, a 71 year old man suffering from Alzheimer’s was reported missing from his home in Lehigh Acres. Communications Supervisor Tiffany activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist Sergeant LoDato, who was leading the search for the man. In response to the nearly 900 telephone alert calls placed for the man, the agency received 3 phone calls with tips, enabling officers to locate the man approximately 1 mile from his home. Total time from activation to safe recovery was less than 20 minutes. This marked ACIM’s 900th Safe Assisted Recovery nationwide.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Towson, MD
Elderly - Recovered: Friday, July 29, 2011
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Baltimore County, Maryland Police Department The morning of Friday, July 29, 2011, Officer Beale was leading the search for a missing 71 year old man suffering from mental disorders. The man hadn’t been seen since the previous evening and A Child Is Missing Alert was activated to assist in the search. Nearly 1,600 telephone calls were sent to the area surrounding the man’s home in Catonsville, asking anyone with information to contact Police. In response, a tip was received that enabled Police to locate the man safe, approximately two miles from his home.
Next Story Show MapLocation: El Paso, IL
Disabled - Recovered: Wednesday, July 27, 2011
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El Paso, Illinois (Woodford County) Police Department “Call taker was very professional and a lot of help. Within five minutes the Police Department was getting calls. The missing woman had left the nursing home, walked through 6 foot tall corn in 98 degree weather. Thanks for all the help!” This was written after Chief Price activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist his agency in searching for a missing 47 year old woman reported to be suffering from mental disorders. Nearly 1,000 telephone alert calls went to the area surrounding the home, and in response, 16 calls with information were received, enabling Police to locate the woman safe, approximately ½ mile from where she went missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Hendersonville, NC
Elderly - Recovered: Tuesday, July 26, 2011
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Henderson County, North Carolina Sheriff’s Office In the early afternoon on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, Lieutenant Peppers was leading the search for a missing 73 year old woman reportedly suffering from Alzheimer’s. The woman had last been seen at her home in Hendersonville at 12pm. The ACIM technician took all of the woman’s information from Dispatcher Karen and mapped out the area, placing nearly 1,500 alert calls to residents and businesses. In response, over 10 tips with information were received that enabled Police to find the woman safe, approximately ½ mile from her home. “We appreciate the quick notification” wrote Dispatcher Karen, “Within minutes of activation, we began receiving phone calls.”
Next Story Show MapLocation: Albemarle, NC
Children - Recovered: Monday, July 25, 2011
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Stanly County, North Carolina Sheriff’s Office At 4:50pm on Monday, July 25, 2011, A Child Is Missing received a call from Lieutenant Everette who was leading the search for a 15 year old boy reported missing from his home in Norwood. The boy had been seen five hours earlier walking northbound when he disappeared. Over 400 telephone alert calls were placed to the area where the boy was last seen, asking residents to contact Police if they had any information. In response, 10 phone calls with information led Police to the boy that had gone to a friend’s home, approximately 3 miles from where he had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Lindenwold, NJ
Disabled - Recovered: Monday, July 25, 2011
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Lindenwold, New Jersey (Camden County) Police Department Flexible expansion alert capabilities lead to the recovery of a missing 66 year old man who went missing. On Monday, July 25, 2011, after 24 hours missing, the search for a 66 year old man suffering from Alzheimer’s and Diabetes was finally brought to a close. Dispatcher Mike contacted ACIM the night of Monday, July 24th to report the man missing. The first round of calls was placed. The next afternoon when the man had still not been located, Detective Barney initiated a second batch of calls. A caller reported a sighting of the man some distance away from the calling area. A third batch of calls was sent to that particular area. The man was finally located 60 miles away from his home in Clementon. “Your organization was instrumental in finding our victim.” wrote Lt Thomas Brennan.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Hollywood, AL
Disabled - Recovered: Sunday, July 24, 2011
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Hollywood, Alabama (Jackson County) Police Department “The alert notified persons who observed a subject walking, which matched the description of the victim. This led to the safe recovery of the missing victim. Thanks for all your help! You are truly an asset!” wrote Lieutenant Booth after an exhaustive search on Sunday, July 24, 2011 for a missing 28 year old woman reported to be suffering from mental disabilities. Over 900 telephone alert calls had been placed around the woman’s residence when her niece awoke from a nap to find her missing. Total time from activation to safe recovery was less than one hour.
Next Story Show MapLocation: McRae, GA
Children - Recovered: Saturday, July 23, 2011
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Telfair County, Georgia Sheriff’s Office The morning of Saturday, July 23, 2011, a 15 year old boy was reported missing from his home in McRae and Investigator Yawn contacted A Child Is Missing to activate the alert. Within minutes, telephones in the boy’s neighborhood were ringing, giving the boy’s description and asking anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact Police. While the department did not receive tips from the public, the boy himself returned home after being informed of the telephone alert calls. “Thank you for the fast response to this incident, we will surely call on you again if need be,” wrote Investigator Yawn. “This is a great tool in our favor.”
Next Story Show MapLocation: Redford Township, MI
Children - Recovered: Tuesday, July 19, 2011
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Redford Township, Michigan (Wayne County) Police Department The morning of Tuesday, July 19, 2011, Lieutenant Holt was contacted regarding a young boy, possibly with Down’s syndrome, attempting to hitchhike along a busy street. When officers approached the boy, he could not tell them anything about himself such as his full name or where he lived. In an effort to locate the boy’s caregivers, Lieutenant Holt called A Child Is Missing Alert, and 1,500 alert calls were sent surrounding the area where the boy was found, giving the boy’s description and asking anyone who knew who he might be to contact Police. Approximately 1 hour later the calling area was expanded and the calling size was doubled. Finally, at 2:30 that afternoon, a woman called in stating that she had received the alert and informed Police that she was familiar with the boy. While she did not know him personally, she was able to lead Police to where the boy lived and he was eventually reunited with his mother.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Westlake, OH
Elderly - Recovered: Tuesday, July 19, 2011
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Westlake, Ohio (Cuyahoga County) Police Department The afternoon of Tuesday, July 19, 2011, an 86 year old woman was reported missing from her home in Westlake. Sergeant Delfing contacted A Child Is Missing Alert to assist, and provided all pertinent information to the answering technician. Within moments, telephones surrounding the woman’s home were ringing, asking residents to be on the lookout and to contact Police if they had any information regarding the missing woman. One of those alert calls went directly to a home where the woman happened to be, and when the woman heard of the alert, she returned home on her own. Total time from activation to safe recovery was under twenty minutes, preserving law enforcement time and resources.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Indianapolis, IN
Disabled - Recovered: Friday, July 15, 2011
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Indianapolis, Indiana (Marion County) Police Department The evening of Friday, July 15, 2011, Detective Dague contacted A Child Is Missing Alert in reference to a missing 77 year old woman with dementia that had gone missing from her residence. A Child Is Missing put out almost 1,300 alert calls. The following Saturday morning, the Detective called again, as the woman still had not been located. An additional 1,300 telephone alert calls were sent out to the community, requesting that residents check their properties and to contact Police if they saw the woman. One resident did just that as the woman was found by the bank of a creek 4 miles from her residence in a homeowner’s backyard. The search was ended at approximately 3:30pm and the woman was reunited safe with her family.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Prince William, VA
Children - Recovered: Thursday, July 14, 2011
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Prince William County, Virginia Police Department The morning of Thursday, July 14, 2011, a family in Woodbridge called Police to report their 9 year old daughter missing. The girl had not been seen since the previous evening and concern for her safety was growing. Officer Perok contacted A Child Is Missing and over 1,600 telephone alert calls were sent to homes and businesses, giving the girl’s description and asking anyone with information to call the Sheriff’s Office. Within minutes of the alert going out, information came in that enabled deputies to locate the girl safe, less than one mile from her home. Unbeknownst to the family, the girl had been with a friend.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Tuscaloosa, AL
Elderly - Recovered: Wednesday, July 13, 2011
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Tuscaloosa, Alabama (Tuscaloosa County) Police Department The morning of Wednesday, July 13, 2011, a 58 year old man was reported missing from his home in Tuscaloosa. Captain Wade led the search and activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist. Nearly 1,200 telephone alert calls were placed to the area surrounding the man’s home, asking residents and businesses to be on the lookout and to notify Police if they saw the man. In response the agency received two calls with information, enabling them to locate the man safe, approximately 3.5 miles from his home.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Hagerstown, MD
Children - Recovered: Tuesday, July 12, 2011
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Hagerstown, Maryland (Washington County) Police Department The morning of Tuesday, July 12, 2011, Captain Holtzman contacted A Child Is Missing to request assistance in locating a 9 year old boy that had been missing since Monday night. K9 bloodhounds had been called in, and had tracked the boy’s scent to a location southeast of his home. A Child Is Missing placed calls in the area surrounding the boy’s home and the area of interest, asking residents and businesses to be on the lookout and to contact Police if they saw the boy. A store that had received the alert asked a customer if they had heard about the alert and the boy had happened to be at her house. She immediately contacted Police when she learned of his missing status and he was reunited safe with his family.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Jacksonville, FL
Disabled - Recovered: Monday, July 11, 2011
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Jacksonville, Florida (Duvall County) Sheriff’s Office In the early afternoon on July 11, 2011, Detective Richardson contacted A Child is Missing regarding a 14 year old boy with Down Syndrome that had gone missing. He requested a large calling area due to the fact that the boy had already been missing for two hours by the time his agency had been notified. More than 2,400 telephone alert calls were sent out to residents and businesses surrounding the boy’s home, asking anyone with information to contact Police. A citizen, having received the alert, checked her property and even got into her vehicle to check her neighborhood. She then found the boy down the street from her home and contacted Police. He was reunited with his family, safe. Total time from activation to safe recovery was 45 minutes.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Union, MO
Children - Recovered: Sunday, July 10, 2011
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Franklin County, Missouri Sheriff’s Office At approximately 5:30pm on Sunday, July 10, 2011, a family came home from swimming, the mother went upstairs and when she came back down, her 11 year old son was missing. Sergeant Pieske responded and activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist his agency in locating the boy. Over 1,200 telephone alert calls went out to residents and businesses surrounding the boy’s home in Gray Summit. In response, a citizen that had received the alert reported seeing a child matching his description walking along a highway. Deputies responded and found the boy unharmed five miles from his home. Total time from activation to recovery was approximately half an hour.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Farmington, UT
Elderly - Recovered: Friday, July 01, 2011
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Davis County, Utah Sheriff’s Office Friday, July 1, 2011, A Child Is Missing Alert was activated regarding a 78 year old man suffering from Alzheimer’s. Over 1,500 telephone alert calls giving the man’s general description were sent surrounding the area where the man was last seen, asking anyone with information to contact Police. Approximately 1.5 hours after the alert was sent out, a citizen stated that they had spotted the missing man after checking their property. Sheriff’s deputies responded and the man was located safe, approximately 2 miles from where he had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Franklin, IN
Children - Recovered: Wednesday, June 29, 2011
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Johnson County, Indiana Sheriff’s Office The morning of Wednesday, June 29, The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office contacted A Child Is Missing Alert after a 13 year old boy disappeared from his home in Greenwood the previous afternoon. Family and law enforcement were concerned because the boy had been diagnosed with a mild form of autism, however his parents also reported that he was an accomplished outdoorsman and was comfortable being in the woods. Nearly 1,000 alert calls were sent to surrounding homes and businesses, asking residents to be on the lookout and to contact Police if they had any information about the boy. Shortly after the alert calls were placed, residents called in stating they had seen a boy matching the description, which helped give a direction of travel. Officers finally located the boy safe, approximately 8.4 miles from his home.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Bangor, ME
Children - Recovered: Tuesday, June 28, 2011
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Bangor, Maine (Penobscot County) Police Department The evening of Tuesday, June 28, 2011, Lieutenant Reagan contacted A Child Is Missing regarding a 13 year old boy that had been missing for over 3 hours. The boy’s parents were concerned because it was unlike the boy to be gone for this long, especially this late at night, and Police were concerned because an escaped homicide suspect had been spotted in the area. Over 1,400 telephone alert calls were sent out to residents and businesses surrounding the boy’s home, asking anyone with information to contact Police. In response, one call came in that placed the boy in an area approximately 3 miles from his home. When Police responded to the area, they were able to locate the boy safe.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Albany, NY
Elderly - Recovered: Sunday, June 26, 2011
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New York State Police The evening of Sunday, June 26, 2011, an 86 year old man that suffers from dementia was reported missing from his home in Bloomingburg. Trooper Navaro activated A Child Is Missing Alert and nearly 1,000 telephone alert calls were sent to residents and businesses near the man’s home. In response, many neighbors came out to assist in the search. The man was found by one of those searchers in the woods behind his home a few hours after the alert calls were placed.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Treasure Island, FL
Elderly - Recovered: Sunday, June 26, 2011
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Treasure Island, Florida (Pinellas County) Police Department- “Without the assistance of ACIM, the missing person may not have been found. A resident checked their property and found the person in their yard. This was only after receiving the ACIM Alert. Thank you!” Sergeant Chiaputti wrote this after a 68 year old woman in the late stages of Alzheimer’s went missing while bringing groceries into the house on the afternoon of Sunday, June 26, 2011 in Saint Petersburg. A Child Is Missing placed approximately 1,200 telephone alert calls surrounding the woman’s home and as a result, she was reunited safe with her husband less than 20 minutes later.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Madison, VA
Children - Recovered: Friday, June 24, 2011
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Madison County, Virginia Sheriff’s Office Thursday, June 23, 2011, a 16 year old boy went missing from Brightwood and Dispatcher Gordon activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist. Over 200 alert calls giving the boy’s name and description were placed to the rural area, asking anyone with information to contact Police. In response, 2 phone calls with information were received, enabling Police to locate the boy safe, 45 miles away from where he went missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Rantoul, IL
Children - Recovered: Thursday, June 23, 2011
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Rantoul, Illinois (Champaign County) Police Department Thursday, June 23, 2011, Officer Wissel contacted A Child Is Missing Alert in regards to a missing 16 year old girl. The girl had been reported missing by her mother and had not been seen since 9pm the previous evening. Officers had checked with all the girl’s friends and all obvious locations the girl could possibly be. A Child is missing alert placed over 1,100 alert phone calls surrounding the girl’s residence, asking anyone with information to contact Police. In response a call came in from an extended family member, stating that the girl was with them, unbeknownst to the girl’s mother. Police responded and the girl was returned home.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Paragould, AR
Children - Recovered: Wednesday, June 22, 2011
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Paragould, Arkansas (Greene County) Police Department Tuesday, June 21, 2011, a 16 year old girl was reported missing by her family in Paragould. She had last been seen thirteen days prior with her boyfriend riding in his car. Lieutenant Williams activated A Child Is Missing Alert to augment his agency’s search and more than 1,000 telephone alert calls were sent to the community, giving the girl’s description and a description of the vehicle and asking anyone with information to contact Police. According to the follow-up from the department, the girl was found the next day, approximately 5 miles away, after a tip was received from a recipient of the alert call.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Towson, MD
Children - Recovered: Tuesday, June 21, 2011
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Baltimore County, Maryland Police Department At approximately 7am on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, Officer Prince contacted A Child Is Missing to activate the alert. An 11 year old boy was missing in Windsor Mill and hadn’t been seen since the previous evening at 6pm. After nearly 1,000 alert calls were placed surrounding the boy’s home, Police were able to locate the boy, safe approximately 3 miles from his home.
Next Story Show MapLocation: New Port Richey, FL
Elderly - Recovered: Tuesday, June 21, 2011
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Pasco County, Florida Sheriff’s Office “Public awareness created by the two ACIM activation calls was critical to the safe recovery of the 62 year old missing woman. Thanks again!” wrote Detective Boyer after activating A Child Is Missing Alert Monday, June 20, 2011. The woman hadn’t been seen since the previous Friday and family and law enforcement were particularly concerned because she had multiple medical conditions including severe arthritis and there was a lot of water in the area. A Child Is Missing Alert placed nearly 700 telephone alert calls surrounding the woman’s home, asking anyone with information to contact Police. Due to the concern for the missing woman, her information was also taken to the media. The following day, the woman still had not been located. Detective Boyer contacted A Child Is Missing Alert and a second round of alert calls were sent to the public. One of the call recipients, while checking her property and waterline heard a faint cry and found the missing woman. She was trapped in a bed of mangroves along the shore of a lake. She was submerged in mud up to her neck and a chainsaw was needed to gain access to her. The woman was safely removed and taken to the hospital where she was reunited with her family.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Bellbrook, OH
Children - Recovered: Sunday, June 19, 2011
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Bellbrook, Ohio (Greene County) Police Department Sunday, June 19, 2011, 2011, residents and businesses in Bellbrook, OH received a telephone alert call from A Child Is Missing, describing a 15 year old boy and asking them to contact the Police Department if they had any information. Seven residents responded to that call, providing leads as to the boy’s location, enabling Police to locate the boy safe in 47 minutes, according to a case follow-up from Detective Saiyers. The boy had gotten into an argument with his parent, threatened to harm himself and took off. He was located safe ½ mile from his home.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Claremore, OK
Elderly - Recovered: Saturday, June 18, 2011
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Claremore, Oklahoma (Rogers County) Police Department Saturday, June 18, 2011, an 87 year old man suffering from dementia was reported missing from his home in Claremore. Dispatcher Trisha Cardon activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist as her agency had done with successful results before, and more than 1,500 telephone alert calls were placed to the area surrounding the man’s home. One tip came in from a diner at the Golden Corral. The caller had received the alert call and while in line at the restaurant noticed that the man in front of them in the line matched the description of the missing man. Police were notified and man was located safe, approximately 1.5 miles from where he went missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Provo, UT
Children - Recovered: Friday, June 17, 2011
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Provo, Utah (Utah County) Police Department “Thank you for your help! Although we received only one call, that call led to the discovery of the children,” wrote Officer Kent. He wrote this after three children went missing on Friday, June 17, 2011. The children had been playing in their front yard when they vanished without a trace. A Child Is Missing Alert was activated and nearly 1,500 telephone alert calls were sent to residents and businesses surrounding the children’s homes, asking residents to contact Police if they saw the children. The tip from the single call enabled Police to locate the children safe, one mile from their home.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Ocala, FL
Children - Recovered: Friday, June 17, 2011
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Marion County, Florida Sheriff’s Office The afternoon of Friday, June 17, 2011, a ten year old autistic boy that was also suffering from mental distress was reported missing from his home in Summerfield. Sergeant Hughes activated A Child Is Missing Alert and more than 1,600 alert calls were sent to the community. Neighborhood response to the alert was wonderful. Citizens began calling and reporting they had seen the boy walk through their yard earlier. Less than one hour after the alert, 2 calls came in that the boy had been in their yard only moments ago. Deputies responded and located the boy safe, approximately 4.5 miles from his home.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Shirley, MA
Children - Recovered: Wednesday, June 15, 2011
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Shirley, Massachusetts (Middlesex County) Police Department “Calls went out immediately. I can’t say enough about this service. Good thing to have and use for missing persons,” wrote Sergeant Samuel Santiago after activating A Child Is Missing Alert on Wednesday, June 16, 2011. It was the end of the school day and the guardian of a nine year old girl had arrived to pick her up from school. She was nowhere to be found. Upon activation, over 1,000 alert calls went out to the community surrounding the school, giving the girl’s description and asking anyone with information to contact Police. Over 30 residents called, and tips from those calls enabled Police to find the girl safe, approximately 1 hour later at a relative’s home.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Bel Air, MD
Children - Recovered: Tuesday, June 14, 2011
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Harford County, Maryland Police Department On the afternoon of Tuesday, June 14, 2011, a 12 year old girl was reported missing in Pylesville, MD. Officer Loughren contacted A Child Is Missing giving the girl’s description and last seen location. The technician placed over 650 calls to the rural vicinity where the girl had last been seen. Police received 3 calls from residents who were able to provide leads, giving the girls direction of travel. Approximately 40 minutes after the alert the girl was found wandering in the woods 2 miles away from her home. She was safe but transported to the hospital for further checkup.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Totowa, NJ
Elderly - Recovered: Tuesday, June 14, 2011
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New Jersey State Police, New Jersey Tuesday, June 14, 2011, an elderly man suffering from dementia was reported missing from his home in Hampton, NJ. Trooper Pavelchak called A Child Is Missing Alert at 2:24pm and the man was located at 2:45pm as a direct result of telephone alert calls sent to the area. The alert calls gave the man’s description and asked anyone with information to contact The New Jersey State Police. Residents in the town of Glen Gardner, approximately 2 miles away from the man’s home noticed the gentleman sitting in an intersection and flagged down local Police, who in turn notified the State Police. The man was reunited with his family, safe.
Next Story Show MapLocation: LaPorte, IN
Children - Recovered: Tuesday, June 14, 2011
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LaPorte County, Indiana Sheriff’s Office On the morning of Tuesday, June 14, 2011, a three year old boy was found wearing a jumpsuit and a diaper on West 300 North in LaPorte, IN. Deputy Walker contacted A Child Is Missing and activated the Alert Program to assist the search for the child’s parents. After nearly 200 telephone alert calls were placed to the area, officials received a call from a neighbor of the child who was able to direct Police to where the child lived, approximately .2 miles from where he had been found.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Tulsa, OK
Children - Recovered: Monday, June 13, 2011
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Tulsa Oklahoma (Tulsa County) Police Department The evening of Monday, June 13, 2011, The Tulsa Police Department was searching for an 11 year old boy that had disappeared from his home on Admiral Boulevard. Dispatcher Terry activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist Officer Flay at the location and over 1,400 telephone alert calls were sent to residents and businesses surrounding the boy’s home. In response, 7 tips with sightings of the boy came in, all placing the boy in the same vicinity. Police responded and located the boy safe, near a relative’s home, approximately 6 miles from where he had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: New Port Richey, FL
Children - Recovered: Friday, June 10, 2011
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Pasco County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Friday, June 10, 2011, A Child Is Missing Alert was contacted by Detective Mike Rapp in regards to a missing nine year old boy. The boy had last been seen riding his bike near Volterra Court in Lutz earlier that afternoon. Nearly 1,200 calls were sent out to surrounding neighbors, alerting them to be on the lookout for the boy and to contact Police with any information. Approximately 35 minutes after the calls went out, Police located the boy due to a tip from a neighbor that had received the alert and noticed the boy near the community pool.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Bellevue, KY
Children - Recovered: Thursday, June 09, 2011
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Dayton, Kentucky (Campbell County) Police Department Early in the morning Thursday, June 9th, 2011 Officer Jason Rudsell received a that a 13 year old had gone missing. Her worried parents said she had went over to visit a friends house and the believed that the friends parents dropped her off in another town. We the officer arrived at the scene he promptly called A Child Is Missing at 7:07am and within minutes an alert of 3,488 calls was launched to the area the girl was last seen. Persons who received the alert knew the whereabouts of the missing girl and called to notify the 13 year old that her parents were looking for her and had contacted the police. She returned home a 9:15am safe and sound.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Bolivar Boro, PA
Children - Recovered: Tuesday, June 07, 2011
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Bolivar Borough, Pennsylvania (Westmoreland County) Police Department The afternoon of Tuesday, June 7, 2011, a ten year old boy was reported missing after he got into an argument with his brothers that were supervising him. Officer Kindelberger led the search and activated A Child Is Missing for the first time on behalf of his agency. Over 400 telephone alert calls were placed surrounding the boy’s home giving his description and asking anyone with information to contact Police. In response to those alert calls, Police received tips enabling them to locate the boy safe, 5 miles away in Blairsville. Total time from activation to safe recovery was 35 minutes.
Next Story Show MapLocation: North Huntingdon Township, PA
Elderly - Recovered: Sunday, June 05, 2011
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North Huntingdon Township, Pennsylvania (Westmoreland County) Police Department The morning of Sunday, June 5, 2011, an 81 year old man suffering from dementia was reported missing to The North Huntingdon Township Police Department. The man had had last been seen the previous afternoon when he left home to get the air conditioning fixed in his station wagon. Lieutenant Mahinske led the search and activated A Child Is Missing Alert as part of his agency’s efforts. Nearly 1,000 telephone alert calls were placed surrounding the man’s home asking anyone with information to contact Police. In response, 4 tips were received. According to the case follow-up received, “the alert phone calls triggered the individuals that called to remember various sounds and events they experienced when the man was missing, which led to him being located very close to his residence.” Ultimately, the man was found inside his vehicle which he had driven over a hillside in a wooded area beside his residence. Total time from activation to recovery was less than one hour.
Next Story Show MapLocation: West Orange, NJ
Silver Alert - Recovered: Sunday, June 05, 2011
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West Orange, New Jersey (Essex County) Police Department The morning of Sunday, June 5, 2011 a 91 year old man suffering from Alzheimer’s was reported missing from his assisted living facility in West Orange. It was estimated that the man had been missing for five hours before Police were notified so no one knew how far the man could have gone. Dispatcher Babinski activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist his agency and nearly 1,000 telephone alert calls were placed to residents and businesses surrounding the facility, giving the man’s description and asking anyone with information to call Police. In response, the department received several calls with information that enabled them to narrow down the search area. They ultimately located the man safe, 15 miles away in Jersey City.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Ft Wayne, IN
Children - Recovered: Tuesday, May 31, 2011
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Fort Wayne, Indiana (Allen County) Police Department Tuesday, May 31, 2011, a single tip from an alert call ended a neighborhood search for a missing 11 year old boy. This came after Fort Wayne Police Sergeant Hosford activated A Child Is Missing Alert Program to assist his agency at 6pm that day. More than 1,000 alert calls were sent out to the neighborhood surrounding the boy’s home. The information gleaned from the caller enabled Police to narrow down the search area and the boy was located riding his bike approximately 20 minutes later ½ mile from his home.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Belchertown, MA
Children - Recovered: Sunday, May 29, 2011
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Belchertown, Massachusetts (Hampshire County) Police Department At approximately 9:30pm Sunday, May 29, 2011, a mother reported her 14 year old son missing after he was picked up three hours earlier by a friend. Officer Krol activated A Child Is Missing Alert in hopes that someone in the community may have seen the boy. Over 1,000 telephone calls alerted homes and businesses to the boy’s description and asked anyone with information to contact Police. Approximately 15 minutes after the alert was placed, the boy returned home on his own, stating that the alert call went straight to a home he was attending a party at and that several other people also came up to him and let him know they also received the alert message. Case Closed.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Montclair, NJ
Children - Recovered: Friday, May 27, 2011
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Montclair, New Jersey (Essex County) Police Department At 6pm Friday, May 27, 2011, two girls, aged 13 and 14 were reported missing in Montclair. They had last been seen at 10:30 that morning walking to a local park. Officer Iberer activated A Child Is Missing Alert and nearly 1,800 alert calls were quickly placed to the area surrounding the location the girls were last seen. As a result of those alert calls, Montclair Police received 15 calls from the public with information. That information enabled Police to locate the girls safe five miles away in Wayne, NJ.
Next Story Show MapLocation: LaPorte, IN
Children - Recovered: Thursday, May 26, 2011
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LaPorte County, Indiana Sheriff’s Office At 6:30am Thursday, May 26, 2011, a 4 year old boy wearing red and white underwear and spider-man shoes was found exploring a neighborhood by himself in LaPorte. He could not tell deputies his name or where he lived so Sergeant Ulam initiated a search for the boy’s family. A Child Is Missing was contacted to assist and approximately 150 telephone alert calls were placed covering a small region where the boy was found. In response 20 phone calls from residents came in with leads. Within ten minutes of the alert being placed, deputies were able to pinpoint the boy’s residence and identity.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Birmingham, AL
Children - Recovered: Tuesday, May 24, 2011
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Birmingham, Alabama (Birmingham County) Police Department The night of Monday, May 23, 2011, a 17 year old boy who, according to Police, was suicidal, had gone missing from home after leaving a note threatening to harm himself. Detective Dunning began a search and activated A Child Is Missing Alert as his agency had done with successful results several times in the past. More than 1,400 alert calls went to the community surrounding the boy’s home, asking anyone with information to contact Police. As a result of the alert, at 6pm the following evening, Police were able to locate the boy safe, in a wooded area directly behind his home.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Dayton, KY
Children - Recovered: Tuesday, May 24, 2011
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Dayton, Kentucky (Campbell County) Police Department The afternoon of Tuesday, May 24, 2011, a 12 year old girl was reported missing after being dropped off at a park in Fort Thomas. The girl was going to meet a friend when she vanished. Just as they had done three weeks prior with successful results, A Child Is Missing Alert was activated to assist in the search. Over 1,400 telephone alert calls went out to residents and businesses surrounding the park. In response, the agency received 18 calls with information. That information enabled Police to locate the girl safe, approximately 10 miles from the park.
Next Story Show MapLocation: New Castle, DE
Children - Recovered: Monday, May 23, 2011
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New Castle County, Delaware Police Department Monday, May 23, 2011, a frantic mother contacted the New Castle County Police Department to report her 11 year old son missing. She had last seen her son taking a nap in his underclothing. Detective Dunning contacted A Child Is Missing to place out telephone alert calls in hopes that someone in the community could assist with information. Because there was no clothing description, the alert only included the boy’s name and general features. It turned out to be enough, as approximately 1.5 hours after the alert; a single call came in providing an area where the child could be located. The boy was unharmed and reunited with his mother. This case marks New Castle County Police Department’s eleventh successful use of A Child Is Missing Alert.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Porterville, CA
Elderly - Recovered: Monday, May 23, 2011
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Porterville, California (Tulare County) Police Department The morning of Monday, May 23, 2011, a 95 year old man was reported missing from his home in Porterville. The man had last been seen the previous evening and was thought to be suffering from Alzheimer’s. Dispatcher Tina Brown activated A Child Is Missing Alert and over 1,400 calls were placed surrounding the man’s home, asking anyone with information to contact Police. In response, 5 calls with information were received. Those tips led Police to the man, who was walking along the road, approximately one half mile from his home.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Merrimack, NH
Elderly - Recovered: Sunday, May 22, 2011
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Merrimack, New Hampshire (Hillsborough County) Police Department Sunday, May 22, 2011, residents and businesses within one mile of Four Seasons Lane received a telephone alert call from A Child Is Missing, describing a 64 year old missing man and asking them to call the Police Department if they had any information. Six citizens responded to that call, ending the search for the man in 17 minutes according to a case follow-up from Dispatcher Dudash. The man suffers from Alzheimer’s and had gone missing while on a walk. The leads from the alert calls enabled Police to locate the man safe, approximately 2.4 miles from his home.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Lockport, NY
Children - Recovered: Wednesday, May 18, 2011
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Niagara County, New York Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, May 18, 2011, a 13 year old boy was reported missing in Lockport, New York. Deputy Licinio dialed A Child Is Missing Alert’s toll free number requesting assistance as his agency had done with successful results before. Nearly 1,500 alert phone calls were launched to homes and businesses around the boy’s residence. The Sheriff’s Office received tips from citizens that saw the boy in an area approximately one quarter mile from his home. They responded and located the boy safe. Total time from activation to safe recovery was 45 minutes.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Las Vegas, NV
Children - Recovered: Sunday, May 15, 2011
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Las Vegas Metro, Nevada (Clark County) Police Department The afternoon of Sunday, May 15, 2011, Detective Southwell was leading the search for a missing 14 year old girl. The girl had left a note threatening to harm herself and disappeared out a window. A Child Is Missing Alert was called to assist and more than 1,200 alert calls were placed surrounding the girl’s home, asking residents to be on the lookout and to contact Police with any information. Due to the volume of calls, the 14 year old was flushed out from where she was harboring herself, finding it impossible to remain hidden from Police, friends and family.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Norwalk, IA
Children - Recovered: Saturday, May 14, 2011
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Norwalk, Iowa (Warren County) Police Department The evening of Saturday, May 14, 2011, Sergeant Trevor Martin activated the A Child Is Missing Alert program regarding a nine year old girl that had last been seen with her babysitter. The babysitter had last seen her at 10am that morning and waited to report her missing. More than 1,100 alert calls were placed surrounding the girl’s home. In response, Police received more than 20 respondent calls from residents with information. One of those calls led Police to the girl safe, approximately one half mile from where she had gone missing. “I’ve used this program 3 times now with 100% success rate,” wrote Sgt Martin in the case follow-up. “Keep up the good work.”
Next Story Show MapLocation: Millersville, MD
Children - Recovered: Thursday, May 12, 2011
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Anne Arundel County, Maryland Police Department Thursday, May 12, 2011, a 12 year old boy went missing in Arnold, Maryland and Sergeant Ashburn called A Child is Missing seeking assistance in the search for the boy. He had last been seen near his residence on White Coral Court at 8pm. A Child Is Missing launched nearly 1,300 alert calls surrounding the boy’s residence, asking citizens to be on the lookout and to contact Police if they saw the boy. According to a case follow-up report, a resident that received the alert spotted the boy and recognized him from the description in the alert. She called Police, and the boy was located, safe, approximately 2 miles from his residence.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Yorkville, IL
Children - Recovered: Monday, May 09, 2011
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Kendall County, Illinois Sheriff’s Office On Monday, May 15, 2011, an emotionally troubled 13 year old boy was reported missing from his home in Newark. Deputy Melchiori contacted A Child Is Missing and reported a full description of the boy to be distributed via telephone. Nearly 400 alert calls were placed using the boy’s home address as a center point, asking anyone with information to contact Police. Two neighbors that received the alert went out to check the area and located the boy sleeping on the deck of a foreclosed property, approximately one quarter mile from where he had gone missing. Total time from activation to recovery was 20 minutes.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Martinsville, VA
Disabled - Recovered: Monday, May 09, 2011
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Henry County, Virginia Sheriff’s Office The afternoon of Monday, May 9, 2011, a 55 year old mentally disabled man in the city of Martinsville was reported missing by his caretakers in a group home. Lieutenant Walker contacted A Child Is Missing and requested assistance for his agency. Nearly 500 telephone alert calls were placed covering a six mile radius, giving the man’s description and asking anyone with information to contact the Sheriff’s Office. Approximately 30 minutes later, a woman that received the alert spotted a man matching the description crossing the street, approximately one mile from where he had gone missing. She called Police and the man was returned home, safe.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Tampa, FL
Elderly - Recovered: Friday, May 06, 2011
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Hillsborough County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Friday, May 6, 2011, Sergeant Mosher had the difficult task of finding a woman with Alzheimer’s that couldn’t remember exactly who she was or where she lived. The woman had been found near the 1700 Block of Woodhaven Drive in Seffner, and only knew her first name. A Child Is Missing Alert was activated, and over 1,000 alert calls were placed, giving the woman’s clothing description and first name, and asking anyone who might know the woman to come forward. According to the case follow-up report from Sergeant Mosher, “Within 15 minutes of the ACIM Call, the husband of this female called.” Use of ACIM helped bring this case to a quick resolution, saving law enforcement time and resources, and quickly reuniting this family.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Indianapolis, IN
Children - Recovered: Friday, May 06, 2011
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Indianapolis, Indiana (Marion County) Police Department The night of Friday, May 6, 2011, a mother reported that her 10 year old son disappeared while getting ready for bed. Detective Dague led the search and contacted A Child Is Missing requesting assistance. Over 1,000 alert phone calls were launched to homes and businesses surrounding the boy’s residence. The Police Department received several calls and also received help from citizens that came out on foot to search for the boy. Some searchers were able to provide Police with a direction of travel which eventually led them to the boy safe, approximately 1.78 miles from where he had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Ashville, AL
Children - Recovered: Thursday, May 05, 2011
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St. Clair County, Alabama Sheriff’s Office On May 5, 2011, a 4 year old boy wearing a red shirt, blue jean shorts, and cowboy boots went missing from his home in rural Argo, Alabama. The little boy wasn’t alone, however. He had last been seen with his small chihuahua near a wooded area. Dispatcher Ledbetter activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist her agency, and over 600 alert calls went out to the community asking them to check their yards and to look out for the boy. Less than an hour after activation, a resident that had already located the boy was going door to door looking for his parents knocked on the door of a neighbor that had gotten the alert. The Sheriff’s Office was contacted and the boy as well as the chihuahua was reunited with his family.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Rising Sun, MD
Children - Recovered: Wednesday, May 04, 2011
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Rising Sun, Maryland (Cecil County) Police Department The afternoon of Wednesday, May 4, 2011, the Rising Sun Police Department activated the A Child Is Missing Alert Program for the first time when a 17 year old girl was reported missing. The girl had gone missing the previous day so Chief Peterson called the program’s toll free number. He provided key details about the girl and within minutes, telephones surrounding the girl’s residence where she was last seen were ringing with an alert message, asking anyone with information to contact Police. In response, 5 tips with information were received, enabling Police to locate the girl safe less than two hours after activation, approximately 5 miles from where she had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Rapid City, SD
Children - Recovered: Wednesday, May 04, 2011
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Pennington County, South Dakota Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, May 4, 2011, a little girl that appeared to be around 4 years old was found wandering by herself along some railroad tracks in Rapid City. Lieutenant Brubakken had the difficult job of finding out who she was and where she belonged. No one had called to report a young child missing and the girl seemed too scared to give her name or any details to the officers. A Child Is Missing was activated and the area surrounding the intersection where the girl was located was blanketed with alert calls giving the girl’s general description and asking anyone with information about her to come forward. About one hour after the calls were launched, the girl’s parents contacted the Sheriff’s office. Although the girl’s parents did not receive the alert because they did not have a phone, they were made aware of the alert and the girl’s absence by neighbors that had gotten the alert.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Dayton, KY
Children - Recovered: Tuesday, May 03, 2011
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Dayton, Kentucky (Campbell County) Police Department Monday, May 2, 2011, community response to an alert phone call ended an intensive search for a troubled 14 year old girl missing for 3 days. The girl had last been seen on Friday night near the 500 block of 4th Street in Dayton. Corporal Baldwin and the girl’s mother were attempting to locate her through her friends and Facebook postings. A Child Is Missing placed more than 1,100 Alert phone calls, asking the community for help. In response, 16 tips were received. One of those tips was from a person that knew where the girl had been given a ride. Police responded to the location and found the girl, approximately 2 miles from where she had gone missing. She was reunited with her mother, safe.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Green Bay, WI
Children - Recovered: Tuesday, May 03, 2011
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Green Bay, Wisconsin (Brown County) Police Department Tuesday, May 3, 2011, an 11 year old girl went missing from her middle school in Green Bay. None of the girl’s friends had seen her get on the school bus and her mother reported that she always contacted her immediately after school. Captain Thomas led the search and activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist his agency. This activation resulted in more than 1,300 alert calls being placed around the school. In response, the department received several tips from kids in the neighborhood that reported seeing her walking around. Finally a citizen that received the alert found her in a nearby park upset and crying due to an earlier argument with her mother. The citizen contacted Police and remained with her until officers arrived.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Nashville, TN
Children - Recovered: Tuesday, May 03, 2011
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Nashville Metro, Tennessee (Davidson County) Police Department The morning of Tuesday, May 3, 2011, a mother in Nashville called Police to report her 12 year old daughter missing. A friend of the girl told Police that the missing girl stated she was tired of her mother blaming her for everything so she was running away. Detective Jones-Watkins activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist the agency and nearly 900 alert calls were placed surrounding the girl’s home. A short time later, when those calls did not produce any leads, the calling area was expanded to include an additional 1,000 phone calls. The calls were placed in Spanish. Finally, hearing of the alert, and aware that Police were searching for her, the girl returned home safe, at 12:30pm.
Next Story Show MapLocation: DeLand, FL
Other - Recovered: Wednesday, April 27, 2011
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Volusia County, Florida Sheriff’s Office The flexible and cooperative nature of ACIM and Law Enforcement is exampled in one noteworthy case: On April 27th Volusia County S.O. requested a case that involved a search for one of its K9 units that went missing. After the alerts were launched the dog was recovered within a ½ mile of the last seen location. The department replied “…your service made the community aware and help bring this important police K9 back to its handler.”
Next Story Show MapLocation: Lincoln, IL
Children - Recovered: Sunday, April 24, 2011
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Lincoln, Illinois (Logan County) Police Department Sunday, April 24, 2011, a mother reported her 14 year old son missing after she dropped him off the previous afternoon in Lincoln and he did not return home as planned. Sergeant Sielaff led the search and called the toll free number for A Child Is Missing to activate the Alert. Within minutes, telephones surrounding the boy’s last seen location were ringing, asking anyone with information to contact Police. In response, a tip from a resident was received, giving the boy’s location. Officers responded and found the boy safe at a park, approximately one block from where he had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: McDonough, GA
Disabled - Recovered: Tuesday, April 19, 2011
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Henry, Georgia (Henry County) Police Department The night of Monday, April 18, 2011, Sergeant Fowler contacted A Child Is Missing seeking assistance in locating a 20 year old man with Down’s syndrome. The man had been missing from his residence in Stockbridge for over an hour. More than 1,300 telephone alert calls were placed surrounding the area in hopes that a neighbor or business owner might have seen him. Information from the alert calls lead officers directly to the man, who was found safe, 3 miles from where he went missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Winchester, VA
Children - Recovered: Monday, April 18, 2011
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Frederick County, Virginia Sheriff’s Office The afternoon of Monday, April 18, 2011, a 4 year old boy with autism was reported missing from a 66-acre property in Winchester. There was a large pond on the property which heightened concern. A Child Is Missing was contacted by The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office with a description of the boy and the area and approximately 350 calls were placed within a 3 mile radius. The alert calls asked citizens to be aware of the boy’s absence and to search their own properties. A neighbor, having received the alert call, went outside to search and found the boy in a cow field unharmed. Total time from activation to safe recovery was 20 minutes.
Next Story Show MapLocation: New Castle, DE
Children - Recovered: Wednesday, April 13, 2011
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New Castle County, Delaware Police Department The evening of Wednesday, April 13, 2011, two teenage boys went missing from Diminish Drive in Newark and Sergeant Zeissig contacted A Child Is Missing. After activating the Alert, which resulted in more than 1,600 alert calls to the area in question, the boys were found safe. Sergeant Zeissig wrote in his case follow up: “Three calls were generated. The first sighting the missing boys. The second with a location they had been 10 minutes prior. The third actually giving the address and location of the two missing boys.” Total time from activation to safe recovery was less than one hour, preserving law enforcement time and resources. This case marks New Castle County Police Department’s tenth successful use of A Child Is Missing Alert.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Jefferson, WI
Children - Recovered: Wednesday, April 13, 2011
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Jefferson County, Wisconsin Sheriff’s Office The morning of Wednesday, April 13, 2011, a 22 month old was reported missing from his home in Oconomowoc. He was with his mother playing in the yard and when she turned around, he was gone. Dispatcher Carol called A Child Is Missing to activate the alert and more than 500 calls were placed surrounding the boy's home asking businesses and neighbors to check their yards and contact the Sheriff’s Office if they had any information. According to the case follow up report, Detective Gray wrote, “Within 5 minutes of the A Child Is Missing call being sent out to neighborhood area a citizen went out in her yard and could hear a child crying.” The woman flagged down the Sergeant on duty and the child was recovered, crying but safe. “This woman reported she went outside to search for the child because of the area call from A Child Is Missing.”
Next Story Show MapLocation: Pine Bluff, AR
Children - Recovered: Monday, April 11, 2011
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Jefferson County, Arkansas Sheriff’s Office Friday, April 8, 2011, Investigator Randy Jackson contacted A Child Is Missing to assist his agency in finding a 15 year old girl missing from her residence in Pine Bluff. Although there was no clothing description known, an alert message with the girl’s name and general description was crafted in hopes that someone in the area may have information on her whereabouts. Nearly 800 alert calls were sent, asking anyone that may have seen her to contact the Sheriff’s Office. Finally, Monday morning, the agency received a call from a resident that had received the alert and was able to provide information that led Police to the girl. She was located safe, approximately 50 miles from where she had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Hot Springs, AR
Children - Recovered: Thursday, April 07, 2011
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Garland County, Arkansas Sheriff’s Office Thursday, April 7, 2011, a six year old boy was found wandering on Boardwalk Lane in Piney and the Sheriff’s Office was charged with finding his parents. Sergeant Martineau activated A Child Is Missing Alert, and over 1,000 alert calls were placed to the community, asking anyone with information about the boy to contact Police. In response, 10 calls from the community were received, enabling deputies to locate the boy’s mother. Total time from call initiation to resolution was 20 minutes, thus preserving law enforcement time and resources.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Salem, OR
Elderly - Recovered: Sunday, April 03, 2011
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Salem, Oregon (Marion County) Police Department The morning of Sunday, April 3, 2011, a 74 year old man suffering from Alzheimer’s was reported missing after he did not return home from his nightly walk the previous evening. Sergeant Vanmeter called the toll-free number for A Child Is Missing to activate the alert, and nearly 1,000 alert calls were placed surrounding the man’s home where he was last seen. In response, two phone calls were received with sightings of the man, enabling Police to locate him safe, less than one mile from where he had gone missing. “Within 6 minutes of the A Child Is Missing activation, the missing person was located, said the case follow-up from Sgt VanMeter, “Excellent Resource!”
Next Story Show MapLocation: Millersville, MD
Children - Recovered: Saturday, April 02, 2011
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Anne Arundel County, Maryland Police Department At 11pm Friday, April 1, 2011, a 9 year old boy was reported missing from Milton Avenue in Glen Burnie. Officer Binner led the search and despite the late hour contacted A Child is Missing to activate the Alert. More than 1,000 alert phone calls were placed to residents and businesses surrounding the boy’s home asking anyone with information to contact Police. An hour and a half later, as a direct result of information received by the alert calls, the boy was located safe, one half mile from where he had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: San Bernardino, CA
Children - Recovered: Thursday, March 31, 2011
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San Bernardino County, California Sheriff’s Office Thursday, March 31, 2011, Deputy Charles was leading the search for a missing 10 year old boy. The boy had gotten into trouble with his parents and rather than face punishment, he decided to run away. It was beginning to get dark and his parents as well as law enforcement grew more concerned. In addition to passing flyers and making PA announcements in the area, A Child Is Missing was called to activate the Alert program. More than 2,000 alert calls were placed requesting anyone with information about the child to contact The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office. When those calls did not produce sufficient results to locate the boy, the calling area was expanded. In response to the second wave of calls, two calls with information were received, enabling officers to locate the boy safe, approximately 3 miles from where he had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Birmingham, AL
Children - Recovered: Wednesday, March 30, 2011
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Jefferson County, Alabama Sheriff’s Office The afternoon of Wednesday, March 30, 2011, a 15 year old boy that had threatened to run away after being disciplined grabbed his jacket and took off. Deputy Michael responded and activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist his agency in their search. The boy’s residence was in an extremely rural wooded area which complicated efforts to locate him. More than 800 telephone alert calls went out to residents and businesses asking anyone with information to contact the Sheriff’s Office. Two respondent calls with information were received. According to the case follow up report, Deputy Michael wrote: “A second caller reported the boy was currently walking down Clay Palmerdale Road. I responded to the location and found him.” The boy was found safe, approximately four miles from where he had gone missing. This case marked Jefferson County’s fourth successful use of A Child Is Missing Alert.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Lapeer, MI
Elderly - Recovered: Monday, March 21, 2011
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Lapeer County, Michigan Sheriff’s Office The night of Monday, March 21, 2011, a 69 year old man suffering from Alzheimer’s went missing from North Van Dyke Road in Imlay City. Deputy Tappen activated A Child Is Missing Alert and nearly 600 alert phone calls were placed to the area, asking anyone with information to contact the Sheriff’s Office. The agency was also awaiting the arrival of a helicopter and K-9 to assist. According to the case follow-up from Deputy Tappen, “Prior to the arrival of K-9 and helicopter, neighbor received alert, checked his vehicle and discovered subject sleeping in it.”
Next Story Show MapLocation: Ft Myers, FL
Children - Recovered: Thursday, March 17, 2011
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Lee County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Thursday, March 17, 2011, a 9 year old girl was reported missing from her home in Lehigh Acres. Communications Supervisor Suzanne activated A Child Is Missing Alert and within minutes, the area surrounding the girl’s home was ringing with telephone alert calls. The message requested that recipients check their own yards and complexes for the missing girl and gave the phone number for the Police department. The agency received four calls from residents with information that lead them to the missing girl, a little over one half mile from where she had gone missing. The girl was unharmed and reunited with her family.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Salem, IN
Children - Recovered: Thursday, March 17, 2011
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Salem, Indiana, (Washington County) Police Department Thursday, March 17, 2011, the Salem Police Department was searching for a 14 year old girl that had gone missing earlier that day. Officer Eric Mills lead the search, gathered all pertinent information, and Dispatcher Edith called the toll free number for A Child Is Missing to activate the alert. Within minutes, telephones in the region where the girl was last seen were ringing, asking anyone with information to contact Police. In response, 5 tips with information were received, enabling Police to locate the girl safe, 2 miles away at a park. Total time from activation to safe recovery was 30 minutes, preserving law enforcement time and resources.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Marshalltown, IA
Children - Recovered: Sunday, March 06, 2011
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Marshalltown, Iowa (Marshall County) Police Department Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 11:30pm, a frantic parent called to report an 8 year old boy missing. He had left to go skateboarding at 5pm and hadn’t been seen since. Marshalltown Police began an intensive search and activated A Child Is Missing which resulted in more than 900 alert calls being placed to the area surrounding the boy’s home. “You notified us at 2342 hours that the calls had gone out. We received a call 3 minutes later with his location,” according to Marshalltown Police. The boy had been playing with a friend whose mother received the alert and immediately called Police. The swift recovery time preserved Police resources and eased the family’s anguish.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Gray, GA
Children - Recovered: Sunday, March 06, 2011
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Jones County, Georgia Sheriff’s Office The afternoon of Sunday, March 6, 2011, a 9 year old boy was reported missing from his home in Haddock. Lieutenant Moody activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist as his agency had done with successful results several times in the past. More than 800 alert calls went out to residents and businesses surrounding he boy’s home, asking anyone with information to contact The Sheriff’s Office. According to Lt Moody, the agency received more than 50 calls from residents. Citizens came out on foot and bicycle to assist in the search. Ultimately the boy was found when a neighbor returned home from a friend’s house where the missing boy happened to be playing with a friend. The man’s wife mentioned receiving the alert message and the man recognized the missing boy’s name and immediately contacted Police. “This is a great service,” Said Lieutenant Moody, “I have used A Child Is Missing several times. It reaches out to a lot of people quickly and brings great results.”
Next Story Show MapLocation: Swampscott, MA
Children - Recovered: Friday, March 04, 2011
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Swampscott, Massachusetts (Essex County) Police Department The night of Friday, March 4, 2011, Swampscott Police were searching for a missing 16 year old that had gotten into a problematic issue in school and disappeared. Lt. Stephens activated A Child Is Missing to assist and more than 1,800 alert calls went out surrounding both the boy’s home and a nearby shopping center where Police believed the boy could be headed. In response to the alert, Police received several helpful tips, including learning that the boy had a cellphone his parents were unaware of. Finally, 39 minutes after the alert went out, the boy himself walked into the Police Department. He heard about the alert from friends that had received the calls and decided to go to the station. The quick resolution preserved Police resources.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Ottawa, KS
Elderly - Recovered: Saturday, February 19, 2011
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Ottawa, Kansas (Franklin County) Police Department Saturday, February 19, 2011, an 80 year old man suffering from Alzheimer’s laid down for an afternoon nap with his wife and when she awoke, he was missing. After searching her home and the surrounding area, she contacted Police. Responding officers became concerned because as nightfall approached, the temperatures were dropping, and the man’s home was surrounded by dense woods and there were lakes and other bodies of water nearby. Officer Schmidt contacted A Child Is Missing Alert to assist and within minutes of placing the call, nearly 800 telephones surrounding the man’s home were ringing, asking anyone with information to contact Police. In response, 30 citizens responded, offering to help search for the man. The Police Department formed teams including those citizens and along with law enforcement they fanned out to search for the missing gentleman. Finally, the man was found in a creek, where he had fallen in water up to his neck. He was dangerously hypothermic and was taken by ambulance to the hospital where it was estimated that given another 15 to 30 minutes he would not have survived. “I truly believe it saved Winter’s life,” said Police Chief Dennis Butler, “I want to urge everyone living in this community to go on the “A Child Is Missing” website – and enter all of your unlisted home phones and cell phones to receive alerts from the police when someone goes missing.”
Next Story Show MapLocation: Humboldt, IA
Children - Recovered: Monday, February 14, 2011
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Humboldt County, Iowa Sheriff’s Office Monday, February 14, 2011, a call to A Child Is Missing ended an exhaustive search for law enforcement. A 14 year old girl had been missing for 7 days and Officers were concerned for her safety. More than 1,000 telephone alert calls were placed around the girl’s home and school, asking anyone with information to contact The Sheriff’s Office. According to Sheriff Kruger, “Once the calls went out, we received a lot of great calls. Eventually, we were told where she was. Once again, a great resource for us.” Ultimately, the girl was located safe, 15 miles from where she had gone missing. This marked ACIM’s fourth safe assisted recovery for Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Chatsworth, GA
Children - Recovered: Saturday, February 12, 2011
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Murray County, Georgia Sheriff’s Office Saturday, February 12, 2011, Captain Ridley was leading the search for a missing 10 year old boy in a rural neighborhood of Chatsworth. He called A Child Is Missing’s toll free number to activate the alert and after giving a description and pertinent details to the technician, nearly 500 phones in the area were ringing asking anyone with information to contact Police. One of those calls went directly to a home approximately a half a mile away where the boy was playing with a friend unbeknownst to his family. Upon receiving the alert, the boy was immediately taken home safe. Total time from activation to safe recovery was less than 45 minutes, preserving law enforcement time and resources.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Ellenville, NY
Children - Recovered: Thursday, February 10, 2011
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Ellenville, New York (Ulster County), Police Department The afternoon of February 10, 2011, Chief Mattracion activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist his agency in a search for a missing 17 year old boy. It was extremely cold and he had been missing for over 24 hours. In addition, the boy was being treated for some medical conditions and did not have his medications with him. More than 1,300 alert calls were placed to the area where the boy had last been seen, asking anyone with information to contact Police. One of those alert calls went directly to a home where the missing boy had stayed the night, unbeknownst to his family. Upon hearing the alert, he immediately returned home. Total time from activation to safe recovery was 55 minutes, thus preserving law enforcement time and resources.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Waukesha, WI
Children - Recovered: Wednesday, February 09, 2011
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Waukesha, Wisconsin (Waukesha County) Police Department On Tuesday night, February 9, 2010, the Waukesha Police Department began a search for an 8 year old boy reported missing when he did not come home from school – a search that ended with a response to one of the 1,335 alert phone calls placed by the A Child Is Missing Alert program. The Waukesha Police called the toll free number provided key information to the technician, and within minutes, the area was ringing with calls requesting those in the area where the boy was last seen to check their yards and complexes. One recipient of the call checked with her son to see if he knew where the boy was and mentioned the description of the boy’s jacket. Her son then admitted that the missing boy was hiding in the closet. Total time from activation to safe recovery was 30 minutes, thus preserving law enforcement time and resources.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Emmett, ID
Children - Recovered: Tuesday, February 08, 2011
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Gem County, Idaho Sheriff’s Office At midnight on Tuesday, February 8, 2011, The Gem County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the worried father of a missing 14 year old boy suffering from autism. The boy had been in his room doing homework when his father checked on him at 9pm. When his father came to check on him again at midnight, he was nowhere to be found. Deputy Wonder activated A Child Is Missing and over 400 alert phone calls were launched with the boy’s description, requesting neighbors and businesses to contact Police if they had any information on the boy’s whereabouts. Approximately six hours after the alert calls launched, Police received a call from a couple that had received the alert call that morning and spotted the boy walking down a road near their home. They stopped the boy, called The Sheriff’s Office, and waited with him until Deputies arrived.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Gibbsboro, NJ
Children - Recovered: Friday, February 04, 2011
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Gibbsboro, New Jersey (Camden County) Police Department At 12:30am on Friday, February 4, 2011, Officer Girgenti called A Child Is Missing requesting activation of the Alert for a 10 year old boy missing for over four hours. Despite the late hour, a large calling radius was determined a necessity due to freezing temperatures and over 1,800 alert calls were placed surrounding the boy’s home, asking anyone with any information to contact Police. According to the Gibbsboro Police Department, several calls came in as concerned residents volunteered to assist the department. When daylight came, the boy had still not been located and the department called back to expand the calling radius. One of those calls went to the boy’s teacher who went out to assist in searching for the boy. She found the boy sleeping in a field approximately 2 miles from his home at 7:30am.
Next Story Show MapLocation: White Settlement, TX
Children - Recovered: Sunday, January 30, 2011
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White Settlement, Texas (Tarrant County) Police Department The morning of Sunday, January 30, 2011, Investigator Rayner contacted A Child Is Missing concerning an 11 year old boy that had left his home the previous night with a friend stating that he would be back at 6pm and never returned. Approximately 1,000 calls were placed in the vicinity of the boy’s home, asking for citizens to be aware that the boy was missing and to look over their property for him. Of the responders, one call was from a woman stating that the boy had spent the night at her home with her child. She immediately sent the boy home. Total time from activation to safe recovery was one hour and fifteen minutes.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Kalamazoo, MI
Elderly - Recovered: Thursday, January 27, 2011
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Kalamazoo County, Michigan Sheriff’s Office Thursday, January 27, 2011, a 72 year old man was reported missing by his daughter in Richland and the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office answered the call. He was reported to have heart problems and sounded confused when he spoke to his daughter that afternoon. Deputy Mulligan activated A Child Is Missing Alert to enhance his agency’s search and over 1,000 alert calls were placed surrounding the man’s home in Richland. Although Deputies did not have a clothing description, a description of the man’s vehicle and a physical description were given to the ACIM technician and residents were asked to call The Sheriff’s Office if they had any information. Several citizens called with information and Deputies were able to place the missing man in a store several hours after he last spoke with his daughter. This enabled them to refocus their search and ultimately the man was found in a ditch confused but safe, approximately 45 miles from where he had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Birmingham, AL
Elderly - Recovered: Sunday, January 23, 2011
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Birmingham, Alabama (Jefferson County) - Birmingham Police Department - January 21, 2011, a 77 year old man suffering from Alzheimer’s wandered away from his backyard. With night setting in, the temperature was quickly dropping to below freezing. To aid in the search for the missing gentleman, the Birmingham Police Department contacted A Child Is Missing to issue an Alert. Within minutes of activation, almost 1,300 calls were sent out to the area surrounding the man’s house. Tips began coming in to the Police Department, but none that led them to the missing man. However, the next morning, a household who received the call spotted the man in an open field, almost 3 miles from where he had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Penn Hills, PA
Disabled - Recovered: Sunday, January 23, 2011
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Penn Hills Borough, Pennsylvania (Allegheny County) Police Department During the evening on Saturday, January 22, 2011 a deaf and mute adult with Down Syndrome, with a history of wandering off, went missing from his home. To make matters worse, the temperature was in the teens and the man was not wearing a coat. After an unsuccessful search of a small wooded area near his house, police contacted A Child Is Missing Alert to aid in the effort. Nearly 1,200 calls were launched in the vicinity around the house. In response, several callers reported seeing the man in a shopping center in town approximately a mile away from his home. With this information, police were able to launch a focused search, and the man was found safe in that Shopping Center and returned to his family.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Portage, WI
Children - Recovered: Thursday, January 20, 2011
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Portage, Wisconsin Police Department (Columbia County) Thursday, January 20, 2011, the mother of a 16 year old boy contacted Police when she awoke and found her son missing. The boy had been missing before and was known to sleep walk and was thought to be suffering from depression. Lieutenant Kiefer contacted A Child Is Missing to assist in the location and recovery of the boy, and all homes and businesses surrounding the boy’s home received an alert call with his description and last known location. “As soon as the calls went out we began receiving calls of possible sightings,” according to Lt. Kiefer, “One call put him within one block of the high school. He was located inside by Police personnel and a teacher that had come to school early.” Police began to investigate the boy’s presence in the school. It was found to be very suspicious. He was returned to his home, 40 minutes from the time of activation.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Hot Springs, AR
- Recovered: Tuesday, January 18, 2011
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Garland County, Arkansas Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, January 18, 2011, an 11 year old girl riding a small purple bike went missing in Pearcy, Arkansas and the Garland County Sheriff’s Office was searching for her. Sergeant Williams called A Child Is Missing to activate the Alert and nearly 1,100 phone calls went to the area where she was last seen and 15 calls with information from the public were generated as a result. A resident approximately 2 miles from where the girl went missing called and stated a girl matching the description in the alert was right outside their house. Deputies responded and found her in good condition, according to a follow-up from Lieutenant Chapman.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Winfield, KS
Children - Recovered: Saturday, January 15, 2011
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Winfield, Kansas (Cowley County) Police Department The evening of Saturday, January 15, 2011, the parents of a 12 year old boy with special needs contacted the Winfield Police Department frantic when they couldn’t find their son. They had asked their son to stay in the car for just a minute while going into a store and upon returning, he was nowhere to be found. Officer Nicole Hills activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist the department in their search, a first for the agency. More than 1,300 alert phone calls went to homes and businesses surrounding the address where the boy was last seen. A resident, having received the alert call, spotted the boy and flagged down an officer who recovered the child safe, approximately one half mile from where he had gone missing. "It worked well. We are very happy with the outcome," said Floyd Clarkson with the Winfield Police Department.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Moorefield, WV
Children - Recovered: Tuesday, January 11, 2011
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Moorefield, West Virginia (Hardy County) Police Department On Tuesday, January 11, 2011 an 8 year old boy was reported missing by his parents when he did not get off of the school bus. Police checked with all friends and all possible places the child could have possibly gone and then quickly called A Child Is Missing to activate the Alert. Nine Hundred alert calls were sent out around the boy’s bus route asking anyone with information to call Police. The department received several calls from residents, ultimately leading to the boy’s safe recovery, less than a half mile from where he had gone missing. Police Chief Steven Reckart was quoted as saying “ACIM got the word out quickly and aided in the child’s location.”
Next Story Show MapLocation: St Petersburg, FL
Children - Recovered: Friday, January 07, 2011
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St Petersburg, Florida (Pinellas County) Police Department- At 9:15pm Friday, January 7, 2011, the Saint Petersburg Police responded to a call from a distraught father stating that his car, with his one year old son sleeping in the back, had been stolen. The father had stopped to go into an apartment complex for a moment and left the car running in his sight, so he could see the car being driven off, but could not see the driver. Sergeant Clyman, believing the child to be in danger, activated the Amber Alert and A Child Is Missing Alert to aid the Police search. Nearly 3,000 alert phone calls were placed surrounding the complex where the child was abducted from, giving the description of the child and the car, and asked people to be on the lookout and contact Police if they had any information. In response, Police received a tip from a resident that recognized the car. Police responded to find the abandoned car one half mile from where it was stolen. The baby was still asleep, safe in his car seat. Total recovery time was one hour and fifteen minutes.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Rankin, TX
Children - Recovered: Friday, January 07, 2011
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Upton County, Texas Sheriff’s Office On Friday, January 7, 2011, a 13 year old boy was reported missing from his home in rural Rankin, Texas and The Upton County Sheriff’s Office immediately began searching for him. Part of the agency’s search included activating A Child Is Missing Alert and Deputy Kilgore placed the call. After providing all the necessary case information, A Child Is Missing placed nearly 1,000 alert calls to the area surrounding the boy’s home. Not far from Rankin, another child had been missing for over two weeks and the community was on edge. Citizens came out in their vehicles and on foot to assist. Five tips with information on the boy’s location came in as a result of the alert calls. According to Sheriff Brown, “The child was recovered within 10 minutes of the calls being placed.” The boy was found safe, less than a half mile from where he had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Birmingham, AL
Children - Recovered: Friday, January 07, 2011
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Jefferson County, Alabama Sheriff’s Office Friday, January 7, 2011, a 13 year old girl ran away because her boyfriend moved out of town. Her parents, frantic with worry, contacted the Sheriff’s Office for help as soon as they discovered the disappearance. At Deputy Deramus’ request, Dispatcher Thornton contacted A Child Is Missing and reported a full description of the girl to be distributed via telephone which centered on the residence of the girl and her school. A Child Is Missing placed nearly 1,200 alert calls over the surrounding area. The Sheriff’s Office received 20 respondent calls from residents. The girl was located a short time later, approximately 10 miles from where she had gone missing. Dispatcher Thornton was quoted as saying, “The alert system was very good. They worked in a timely manner that allowed us to locate the child.”
Next Story Show MapLocation: Tallahassee, FL
Children - Recovered: Friday, January 07, 2011
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Tallahassee, Florida (Leon County) Police Department The afternoon of Friday, January 7, 2011, A Child Is Missing Alert received a call from Corporal Houston in regards to a 12 year old boy that was reported missing from the 400 block of West Tharpe Street. Over 1,600 alert calls giving the boy’s description were phoned to the area, asking anyone with information to contact Police. In response, a call was received from a citizen that had seen the boy at a nearby community center. Police responded and located the boy safe, 1.5 miles from where he had gone missing. Total time from activation to safe recovery was 29 minutes, thus preserving law enforcement time and resources.
Next Story Show MapLocation: New Port Richey, FL
Children - Recovered: Wednesday, January 05, 2011
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Pasco County, Florida Sheriff’s Office On Wed, January 5, 2011, Detectives from the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office activated A Child Is Missing to aid in their search for a 13 year old girl, who was originally reported missing on November 30, 2010. After being spotted at a neighborhood intersection, Detective Michael Rapp requested we launch Alert Calls in a 2 mile area around the intersection, covering the neighborhood the girl was believed to be in. A Child Is Missing launched almost 400 calls. Approximately 30 minutes later, the first call with information was received. Unfortunately, the child was gone when Deputies arrived. A subsequent call, however, led Deputies straight to the child.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Concord, NC
Elderly - Recovered: Monday, January 03, 2011
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Concord, North Carolina (Cabarrus County) Police Department Monday, January 3, 2011, a 62 year old man was reported missing and the Concord Police Department answered the call. He was reported to be suffering from Alzheimer’s had high blood pressure as well as a stint in his heart and he had already been missing for several hours when Police were notified. Sergeant Smith activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist and over 1,000 alert calls were placed surrounding the man’s home asking anyone with information to contact Police. In response, 3 citizens called with tips that placed the man in an area over 5 miles away from his home. When officers responded, they found the man safe, but confused. Total time from activation to safe recovery was under one hour, thus preserving law enforcement time and resources.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Georgetown, SC
Children - Recovered: Friday, December 31, 2010
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Georgetown County, South Carolina Sheriff’s Office The afternoon of Friday, December 31, 2010, two toddlers aged two and three were reported missing from the small town of Hemingway. Sergeant Geno called A Child Is Missing to activate the Alert. The two children were believed to have wandered into the woods surrounding their home and Deputies wanted to find them quickly as there was also water nearby. More than 200 alert phone calls went out, asking anyone with information to contact Police. In this particular case, approximately 20 neighbors having received the call came out to search for the children. As a result, the children were located safe by some of the searchers, approximately 2.5 miles from where they had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Rapid City, SD
Disabled - Recovered: Friday, December 31, 2010
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Rapid City, South Dakota (Pennington County) Police Department At 1:00am on Friday, December 31, 2010, it was 10 degrees outside and Sergeant Fox was leading the search for a 28 year old woman reported to have a head injury. The woman had last been seen at 9pm wearing only pajamas, carrying a blanket and wearing no shoes. A Child Is Missing was contacted to activate the Alert and despite the late hour, 200 alert calls were placed around the location where the woman was last seen, asking anyone with information to contact Police. When those calls did not produce sufficient results to locate the woman, the calling area was expanded a few hours later. Finally a call came in from a nearby resident stating that he had given a ride to the woman around 10:00pm. He returned home and went to sleep. He woke up and discovered the alert message on his answering machine and immediately contacted Police. He was then able to lead Police to her location, where they found the woman safe, approximately one half mile from where she had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Sioux Falls, SD
Disabled - Recovered: Thursday, December 30, 2010
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Sioux Falls, South Dakota (Minnehaha County) Police Department The evening of Friday, December 30, 2010, a 27 year old man was reported missing from a group home in Sioux Falls. Police and caregivers were anxious to find him because of an impending snowstorm that night. Sergeant McManus called A Child Is Missing to assist the agency and more than 1,200 alert phone calls were placed surrounding the home, asking anyone with information to contact Police. A citizen, having listened to the alert message on voicemail saw a person matching the description walking down the sidewalk. The resident immediately contacted Police and remained on the line until officers arrived and located the man safe, approximately 1 mile from where he had gone missing. "This is the first time we've activated the A Child is Missing alert and obviously it worked well in this situation," said Officer Sam Clemens.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Port Townsend, WA
Children - Recovered: Tuesday, December 28, 2010
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Port Townsend, Washington (Jefferson County) Police Department Tuesday, December 28, 2010, an 8 year old boy was reported missing by his father after a visitation with his mother who did not have custody. Communications Officer Allen called A Child Is Missing and provided a description of the boy, the boy’s mother and the vehicle to be distributed via telephone. A Child Is Missing placed over 1,100 calls over the area where the boy was last seen, asking anyone with information to contact Police. Information from the calls led Police 45 miles away to Bremerton. According to the Port Townsend Police Department , “Tips coming in led to the eventual arrest of the suspect and safe return of the child.”
Next Story Show MapLocation: Birmingham, AL
Elderly - Recovered: Sunday, December 26, 2010
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Birmingham, Alabama (Jefferson County) Police Department December 25, 2010, a 74 year old man was reported missing from his home on Fifteenth Avenue. Detective Towns contact A Child Is Missing and reported a full description of the man in hopes that someone in the community might have information leading his recovery. A Child Is Missing alerted nearly 1,200 homes and businesses in the area around the man’s home. Tips came in from residents which enabled Police to locate the man safe, approximately 2 miles from where he had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Sebastian, FL
- Recovered: Friday, December 24, 2010
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Sebastian, Florida (Indian River County) Police Department- On December 24, 2010, a 60 year old man suffering from Alzheimer’s as well as Down’s Syndrome was reported missing from his home. Communications Technician Jennifer called A Child Is Missing with the physical details of the man and nearly 1,000 alert phone calls were placed to residents and businesses around the man’s home. The Police Department received a call from a resident advising that he just saw a person fitting the man’s description walking past his residence. Officers responded to the scene and located the man safe, approximately two miles from where he had gone missing. Total time from activation to safe recovery was 20 minutes, thus preserving law enforcement time and resources.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Punta Gorda, FL
Elderly - Recovered: Saturday, December 18, 2010
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Charlotte County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Saturday, December 18, 2010, Detective Jones activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist his agency in searching for family, friends or anyone at all who might know the 64 year old gentleman found sitting lost at the intersection of Rampart and Nuremberg in Punta Gorda. He had just moved to the area two weeks ago and couldn’t remember where he lived. More than 1,300 alert phone calls went out to the area where he was found. In response, 7 tips were received from the community. One of those tips came directly from the man’s new neighbors who immediately notified the gentleman’s family. The family called in and he was reunited with them safe, 32 minutes after activation.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Columbus, GA
Children - Recovered: Friday, December 17, 2010
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Columbus, Georgia (Muscogee County) Police Department The morning of Friday, December 17, 2010, The Columbus Police Department was searching for a 9 year old boy that had gone missing the previous evening after being disciplined. Sergeant Miles called A Child Is Missing to activate the alert and within minutes, more than 1,400 phones surrounding the boy’s address were ringing with alert calls. The alert asked anyone with information to contact Police. “The missing child was located on 12-17-2010 at about 1330 hours in the apartment complex in which he resides by a neighbor,” Sergeant Miles said. “The neighbor had received the ACIM alert. He was unharmed. Thanks for your assistance.”
Next Story Show MapLocation: Poughkeepsie, NY
Elderly - Recovered: Tuesday, December 07, 2010
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Poughkeepsie, New York (Dutchess County), Police Department Tuesday, December 7, 2010, an 80 year old woman suffering from dementia was reported missing from her residence on Livingstone Street and The Poughkeepsie Police Department answered the call and began the search. Activating the A Child Is Missing Alert Program was part of the agency’s efforts and more than 1,400 alert calls were placed around the woman’s home where she had last been seen. After launching the calls, the department reported receiving three calls from residents with information that helped them find a direction of travel and finally led to the woman’s safe recovery, approximately one half mile from where she had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Stockton, CA
Elderly - Recovered: Tuesday, December 07, 2010
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Stockton, California (San Joaquin County) Police Department The morning of Tuesday, December 7, 2010, Stockton Police were confronted with the peculiar circumstance of having located a woman who was not sure who she was and having to find her family. The woman was found wandering along Henry Long Boulevard at 5am and couldn’t remember her name. Over 1,200 alert calls were placed by A Child Is Missing after Officer Enebrad activated the Alert Program. In response, a call with information came in giving the woman’s identity. Police were then able to determine that the woman lived one block from where she was found and she was reunited with her caregivers safe.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Franklin, IN
Children - Recovered: Saturday, December 04, 2010
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Johnson County, Indiana Sheriff’s Office Saturday, December 4, 2010, a 12 year old boy went missing after becoming upset with his babysitter near the 400 block of Shady Brook Heights in Greenwood. Deputy Nuetzmann activated A Child Is Missing Alert which resulted in more than 1,300 alert phone calls to the area where the boy was last seen. A few hours later, The Sheriff’s Office received a call from a gas station that had received an alert call and reported that the child was in the store. Deputies responded and found the child safe, approximately 1 mile from where he had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: New Market, VA
Children - Recovered: Tuesday, November 30, 2010
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New Market, Virginia (Shenandoah County) Police Department Tuesday, November 30, 2010, a 13 year old boy was reported missing by his parents when he did not come home from school. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that although he left the house early that morning he did not show up at school. Chief Peery contacted A Child Is Missing to augment his agency’s search and more than 700 alert calls were placed surrounding the boy’s home where he had last been seen. In response, 3 calls with information were received. According to Chief Peery, “The first call came in approximately 10 minutes after broadcast, the second about 12 minutes later- both were of sightings earlier that day. The last was approximately 45 minutes before he was located. The calls gave us a direction of travel.” Ultimately, the boy was located safe, approximately three quarters of a mile from his home.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Lady Lake, FL
Elderly - Recovered: Saturday, November 27, 2010
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Lady Lake, Florida (Lake County) Police Department The evening of Saturday, November 27, 2010, Corporal Character activated A Child Is Missing Alert in regards to a 77 year old woman missing from her home in Lady Lake. The department was in the process of activating a Silver Alert and wanted to send the phone calls to the community in the hopes that someone may have information on her whereabouts. More than 1,500 alert phone calls were sent to residents and businesses surrounding the woman’s home. In response, the department received four calls from citizens with tips, enabling them find the woman safe approximately ½ mile from her home.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Maumee, OH
Children - Recovered: Friday, November 26, 2010
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Maumee, Ohio (Lucas County) Police Department Friday, November 26, 2010, a seven year old girl went missing from Parkway Drive in Maumee and Officer Beck called A Child Is Missing to activate the alert. Within minutes, telephones in the girl’s neighborhood were ringing, giving the girls description and asking anyone with information to call Police. In response, Police received 12 calls from residents, one of which was from the parent of a friend of the missing girl, who advised Police that the missing child was at her house. Total time from activation to safe assisted recovery was 17 minutes, thus preserving law enforcement time and resources.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Webster, MA
Elderly - Recovered: Tuesday, November 23, 2010
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Webster, Massachusetts (Worcester County) Police Department Tuesday, November 23, 2010, an 88 year old woman was reported missing after she went for a walk and didn’t return home after a couple of hours. Sergeant Shaw activated A Child Is Missing to assist along with employing k9 units to help find the woman. Nearly 700 alert calls with the woman’s description went out surrounding the Blueberry Way address where the woman had last been seen. One neighbor who received the call checked his back yard and found the woman sitting in a lawn chair. Sergeant Shaw reported that the woman was in good spirits and that she told Police she remained at the home hoping someone would come home. “She did good, she was coherent..the ambulance was there but she didn’t need it,” he said. Total time from activation to safe assisted recovery was 40 minutes, thus preserving law enforcement time and resources.
Next Story Show MapLocation: New Albany, IN
Disabled - Recovered: Tuesday, November 23, 2010
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New Albany, Indiana (Floyd County) Police Department Monday, November 22, 2010, Detective Haub contacted A Child Is Missing to assist his agency in a search for a 30 year old woman that had been missing for two days. The woman was reported to be mentally challenged and had a full cast on her left leg. Although she was using a wheel chair, it was found left at her residence. Upon activation, more than 1,200 alert calls were placed surrounding the Charlestown Road address where the woman was last seen. According to Detective Haub, “A call came from a neighbor/friend [that] led us to the victim’s ex-boyfriend. Law Enforcement in Louisville, KY found victim at ex-boyfriends apartment.” Ultimately, the victim was found safe, approximately 8 miles from where she had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Munster, IN
Elderly - Recovered: Thursday, November 11, 2010
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Munster, Indiana (Lake County) Police Department Thursday, November 11, 2010, Sergeant Oberk contacted A Child Is Missing Alert to assist his agency’s search for a missing 79 year old man suffering from dementia. Over 1,000 alert calls giving the man’s general description were placed surrounding the intersection of Manor Avenue and Gregory Avenue where the man had last been seen at approximately 9 pm. In response, Police received a tip from a citizen who had received the alert call and while driving spotted the missing man. Police responded and located the man safe, approximately 3 miles from where he had gone missing. Total time from activation to safe recovery was 45 minutes, preserving law enforcement time and resources.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Osceola, AR
Children - Recovered: Tuesday, November 02, 2010
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Osceola, Arkansas (Mississippi County) Police Department The evening of Tuesday, November 2, 2010, a 14 year old girl was reported missing by her family after she did not come home from school. Sergeant Reynolds activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist his search. More than 1,300 alert calls went to residents and businesses surrounding the school where she was last seen, asking anyone who had seen her to call Police. One of the alert calls went to a home where the missing girl was at. Upon receiving the alert call, the parents of the friend the girl was visiting contacted Police and sent the missing girl home. Total time from activation to safe recovery was approximately one half hour, thus preserving law enforcement time and resources.
Next Story Show MapLocation: South Jordan, UT
Elderly - Recovered: Tuesday, November 02, 2010
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South Jordan, Utah (Salt Lake County) Police Department, Tuesday, November 2, 2010, a 94 year old man suffering from Dementia went missing from an assisted living facility at 6:30 in the morning wearing nothing but his undergarments. Sergeant Charter led the search for the man and A Child Is Missing was activated to assist, as they had successfully used the Alert System just three months prior. Over 1,500 alert calls were placed surrounding the facility, giving the man’s description and asking residents to check their yards. In response, Police received two tips. One call was from a resident who, upon receiving the alert, checked their backyard and found the missing man, safe, approximately one mile from where he had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Cincinnati, OH
Elderly - Recovered: Friday, October 29, 2010
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Colerain Township, Ohio (Hamilton County) Police Department Friday, October 29, 2010, a 79 year old man suffering from Parkinson’s disease and Dementia was reported missing from his home in Cincinnati. Sergeant Owens activated A Child Is Missing Alert and within minutes, the telephones of residents and businesses surrounding the man’s home were ringing, asking anyone who had seen the man to contact Police. “Upon activation, several neighbors went out looking for the missing man,” stated a follow up from the department, “one of them found him a ½ mile away.” Total time from activation to safe recovery was 30 minutes, thus preserving law enforcement time and resources.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Scarsdale, NY
Elderly - Recovered: Thursday, October 28, 2010
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Scarsdale, New York (Westchester County), Police Department At approximately 10pm on Thursday, October 28, 2010 Officer Johnson called A Child Is Missing to activate The Alert. An 84 year old man suffering from dementia was reported missing from his home on Palmer Avenue. The man had been missing for around 3 hours and was reported to be heading in a southwesterly direction. Over 1,100 alert calls were placed, and the ACIM technician focused them to the southwest of the man’s home. In response, Police received tips that enabled them to locate the missing man safe, one half mile from where he had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Tuscaloosa, AL
Elderly - Recovered: Tuesday, October 26, 2010
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Tuscaloosa, Alabama (Tuscaloosa County) Police Department Tuesday, October 26, 2010, Lieutenant Clark was searching for a missing 74 year old man suffering from Alzheimer’s and high blood pressure when he activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist. The man had last been seen walking northbound from the YMCA near the 1900 Block of 30th Avenue in Tuscaloosa. The ACIM technician placed more than 1,400 alert calls in a northerly direction surrounding the area where the man had last been seen walking from the YMCA. In response, several tips were received placing the missing man in an area approximately 1.5 miles from where he had gone missing. Ultimately, as a result of the tips, he was found safe.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Waycross, GA
Elderly - Recovered: Monday, October 25, 2010
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Ware County, Georgia Sheriff’s Office Monday, October 25, 2010, Sheriff Royal was leading the search for a 68 year old man suffering from Parkinson’s disease. The man had last been seen at 10 am that morning, near a church, riding a red four wheeler. It was nearing 5 pm and the man had not returned. The area is wooded and consists of several lakes, ponds and streams, so Police and family members grew concerned for the man’s safety. A Child Is Missing was activated to assist and due to the rural area, only 100 alert calls were placed surrounding a 13 square mile area where the man was last seen. “As a direct result of A Child Is Missing Alert,” said Sheriff Royal, “a resident found this man and contacted 911.”
Next Story Show MapLocation: Lockport, NY
Children - Recovered: Tuesday, October 19, 2010
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Niagara County, New York Sheriff’s Office The evening of Tuesday, October 19, 2010, Deputy Rohde contacted A Child Is Missing to activate the Alert. His agency, along with the New York State Police was searching for a 12 year old boy that had gone missing from his residence in Lockport. His family had just moved to the area and the boy did not yet have friends in the area or know his way around. Over 1,700 alert calls were placed, giving the boys name and description, and asking anyone with information to contact Police. In response, a tip was received that led them to the location of the boy in a manufactured home complex approximately 2 miles from where he had gone missing. “The great news is this young boy was returned safely to his father within 12 minutes of the “Child is Missing” activation. The good news is valuable resources which cost a lot of money did not have to be used” stated Sheriff James R. Voutour.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Caruthersville, MO
Children - Recovered: Monday, October 18, 2010
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Pemiscot County, Missouri Sheriff’s Office The evening of Monday, October 18, 2010, a 12 year old boy was reported missing from his home in Steele. Deputy Holder activated A Child Is Missing and within minutes, nearly 1,000 telephones surrounding the boy’s address were ringing with alert calls. The alert message asked anyone with information to contact Police. In response, Police received information that allowed them to locate the boy safe, approximately 3 miles from where he had gone missing. Total time from activation to safe recovery was 15 minutes, thus preserving law enforcement time and resources.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Sandy City, UT
Children - Recovered: Monday, October 18, 2010
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Sandy City, Utah (Salt Lake County) Police Department Monday, October 18, 2010, three girls, aged 4, 7 and 9 were reported missing from the 8000 block of Grambling Way in Sandy. The three girls were friends who had last been seen playing outside at 6pm and hadn’t been seen in two hours. Sergeant Carriger called A Child Is Missing Alert and more than 1,700 alert calls were placed, giving all three girl’s descriptions and asking anyone who had seen them to call Police. In response, Police received 4 tips from residents who remembered seeing the girls walking northbound on a nearby major street. This helped the girl’s parents remember that the girls loved a business in a shopping center in that area. Police responded and found the girls in that shopping center, safe, approximately 2.5 miles from where they had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Maumee, OH
Children - Recovered: Saturday, October 16, 2010
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Maumee, Ohio (Lucas County) Police Department At 1:30 in the morning on October 16, 2010, a little girl was found wandering on Broadway Street in Maumee. The girl could not tell Police where she lived, her name, or her age, but appeared to be around 4 years old. Patrolman Weaver called A Child Is Missing Alert, and despite the late hour, around 100 alert calls were placed around the location where the girl was found, giving her general description and asking anyone who knew her to contact Police. In response, Police received a call that directed them to the Child’s home, 1 block from where she was found. “No foul play.” said Police, “Just a curious child who figured out how to open a door without a parent.”
Next Story Show MapLocation: Indian River, MI
Children - Recovered: Saturday, October 16, 2010
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Tuscarora Township, Michigan (Cheboygan County) Police Department Saturday, October 16, 2010, Patrolman Johnson was leading the search for a missing 12 year old boy living in foster care. Police and caregivers were particularly concerned because the boy was reported to be on medication for emotional needs and his residence was surrounded by two large lakes. A Child Is Missing Alert was contacted and placed out telephone alert calls surrounding the boy’s home, asking anyone with information to contact Police. “A Child Is Missing was activated at 1534 hours and he was located 9 minutes later.” According to Chief Wagner, “Our department is very impressed and satisfied with the results.”
Next Story Show MapLocation: Allison Park, PA
Children - Recovered: Friday, October 15, 2010
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Hampton Township, Pennsylvania (Allegheny County) Police Department On Friday, October 15, 2010, a 15 year old boy went missing from his residence in Allison Park due to domestic problems in the home. The child’s behavior and actions led Police to believe he may harm himself. Sergeant Vulakovich activated A Child Is Missing alert for the first time after attending a recent training in his area. More than 1,500 telephone alert calls were placed with the boy’s physical description, the clothing he was last seen wearing, and asked anyone who had seen him to contact Police. In response, three calls came in from residents who had seen the boy near a wooded area behind a local farm. Police responded and found the boy safe, 1 mile from where he had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Vinita, OK
Children - Recovered: Friday, October 15, 2010
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Vinita, Oklahoma (Craig County) Police Department The evening of Friday, October 15, 2010, a 7 year old girl was reported missing from her Grandmother’s residence in Vinita. Officer Hampsten called A Child Is Missing to activate the Alert and more than 1,700 alert calls went out to the community asking anyone with information to call Police. “After activating the alert our dispatch received numerous calls concerning the child and provided our agency with a great number of additional volunteers.” Said Lieutenant Messick, “With your help, the child was located near the residence of her Grandmother. Thank You for a great service.” Total time from activation to safe recovery was 45 minutes, thus preserving law enforcement time and resources.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Bel Air, MD
Children - Recovered: Friday, October 08, 2010
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Harford County, Maryland Police Department On the evening of Friday, October 8, 2010, a 12 year old boy was reported missing from his home in Edgewood. Corporal Gonzalez called A Child Is Missing to activate the Alert Program and more than 1,700 alert calls went out around the boy’s residence. “It worked very well,” said Corporal Gonzalez, “the call went out, 10 minutes later someone called who had seen him, we went to location and found the subject.”
Next Story Show MapLocation: La Plata, MD
Disabled - Recovered: Tuesday, October 05, 2010
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Charles County, Maryland Sheriff’s Office The morning of Tuesday, October 5, 2010, Detective Klezia ended an exhaustive search for a missing 60 year old woman suffering from dementia with the assistance of A Child Is Missing Alert. The woman had been missing for over 2 days, and a thorough search with bloodhounds had turned up nothing. ACIM placed over 1,100 alert calls surrounding the woman’s home in Waldorf. In response, Police received a tip from a woman informing them that the missing woman was being held in jail in the neighboring county. The woman had walked down a road and asked a motorist for a ride to that county. At some point the woman had gone into a store, become confused and refused to leave that store. The owner of the store had called law enforcement and the woman was taken into custody. Although this was not the best situation in which to find the woman, Detective Klezia expressed gratitude that his agency did not have to spend more time and resources searching for her, and that her family now knew where she was.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Westminster, MD
Children - Recovered: Saturday, October 02, 2010
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Carroll County, Maryland Sheriff’s Office Saturday, October 2, 2010, Sergeant Prise activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist his agency in searching for a 15 year old boy. He dialed the toll free number, gave a description and pertinent details to the technician and within minutes, more than 1,700 phones surrounding the boy’s Westminster address were ringing with alert calls. The alert asked anyone with information about the boy to contact Police. In response, Police received 6 phone calls from residents that had seen the boy walking along a road approximately 6 miles from his home. Police responded to the location and found the boy safe.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Rankin, PA
Disabled - Recovered: Friday, October 01, 2010
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Rankin, Pennsylvania (Allegheny County) Police Department The afternoon of Wednesday, September 29, 2010, Lieutenant Sion activated A Child Is Missing Alert for the first time after attending a training a few weeks prior. He was leading the search for a missing 28 year old woman with previous psychiatric problems that had been missing for several hours. Her mother reported her missing and was concerned because the woman seemed depressed and her residence was within walking distance to the large Monongahela River. Nearly 1,000 alert calls were placed surrounding the woman’s home and Police received several calls with information as a result. Some of those callers reported a woman matching her description getting onto a bus. Police were then able to obtain the video of the woman from the bus and discovered the woman got off the bus at a psychiatric facility. Because of HIPPA laws, the hospital would not confirm or deny the woman’s presence at the facility but finally the woman did contact a sister who confirmed the woman’s safety at the hospital.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Vidalia, LA
Children - Recovered: Friday, October 01, 2010
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Vidalia, Louisiana (Concordia County) Police Department The evening of Thursday, September 30, 2010, Officer Singleton was leading the search for a 13 year old girl that had last been seen at 7:30 that morning at her home in Vidalia. Just as they had done just two days prior with successful results, A Child Is Missing Alert was activated to assist in the search. More than 1,000 alert calls were placed surrounding the girl’s home, giving her description and asking anyone with information about her whereabouts to contact Police. The initial launch of calls did not produce sufficient results to locate the girl so the calling area was expanded twice through A Child Is Missing. Finally, with the second expansion of calls, tips began coming in and several callers reported seeing a girl matching the description near Smith Lane in Ferriday. Police responded and located the girl, safe, the evening of October 1, thirteen miles from where she had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Vidalia, LA
Children - Recovered: Tuesday, September 28, 2010
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Vidalia, Louisiana (Concordia County) Police Department The evening of Tuesday, September 28, 2010, a 16 year old boy went missing after having a confrontation with his parents regarding his grades. Officer Dye activated A Child is Missing Alert to enhance the search his agency had begun. More than 1,100 alert calls with the boys name and physical description were sent to homes and businesses surrounding the boy’s residence where he was last seen. The initial launch of alert calls did not produce sufficient results and an expansion of the original area was requested. An additional 1,200 alert calls were placed and this time a call came in from a mother who said that her child knew where the missing boy was. Officers responded to the tip, and found the boy safe, approximately four miles from where he had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Tavares, FL
Elderly - Recovered: Monday, September 27, 2010
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Lake County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Monday, September 27, 2010, after 11pm, Sergeant Waylend was working a case involving a missing 85 year old man when he called the A Child Is Missing Alert Program for help. The man, who suffers from Alzheimer’s and was reported to be in the advanced stages of the disease, was reported missing by his wife from Heritage Drive in Groveland. Further heightening concern, was that the small community in which the man lives is surrounded by several lakes and the man had already been missing for over four hours when Police were notified. Hundreds of alert calls were placed to residents in the man’s community, asking anyone with information to contact Police. Several of the residents got out of bed and into golf carts and began assisting Police in the search. Two residents in a golf cart found the missing man lying in a ditch injured and disoriented. Total time from activation to recovery was 20 minutes, thus saving valuable time that allowed paramedics to get him to the local hospital where he was treated and then released to his wife.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Cullman, AL
Children - Recovered: Sunday, September 26, 2010
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Cullman County, Alabama Sheriff’s Office Sunday, September 26, 2010, two boys aged 10 and 11 were reported missing after having last been seen playing in their front yard. Deputy Warren called A Child Is Missing Alert to assist as his agency had done several times previously. Within minutes, the area surrounding the boys’ home in Bremen was ringing with alert calls. In response, the Sheriff’s Office received 5 calls with information on the boys’ location. Upon responding to those tips, Police found the boys safe, near a church, approximately 10 miles from where they had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Punta Gorda, FL
Children - Recovered: Monday, September 20, 2010
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Charlotte County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Monday, September 20, 2010, a call was made to the Sheriff’s Office by a woman that had seen what appeared to be a young boy being grabbed and taken by two men in a car. While no child had been reported missing, no stone was left unturned as detectives, helicopters, deputies and k-9 units were deployed investigating the possible abduction. A Child Is Missing Alert was activated as well, and more than 5,000 alert calls were placed around the school where the possible abduction was reported to have occurred. The message included a description of the vehicle, the two drivers, the child, and a partial license plate. One of those alert calls went to the grandmother of the child, who upon hearing the message thought that the people involved could be her son and grandchild. She immediately called Police. Following up on the tip, detectives spoke to the father, and determined what the witness had seen was simply the father placing a stubborn child into the car after school. The fast action of the alert calls along with the help of the public saved additional law enforcement time and resources.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Rockwood, MI
Children - Recovered: Saturday, September 18, 2010
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Rockwood, Michigan (Wayne County) Police Department ACIM was asked to assist the Rockwood Police Department in locating a 15 year old girl. Rather than write up our own success story, we decided to post the very kind letter we received in response. “On 09/18/10 at 12:12 hrs our department used A Child Is Missing Alert for the first time. Within minutes of placing the call, the police department started getting calls from residents. The residents asked what they could do to help look for the missing girl. One call we received said that the missing girl was seen at a residence on 9/17/10 at 1900 hrs. At 1320hrs on 09/18/10 we received a call, stating that our missing girl was walking down the street in a subdivision. I responded to the location and the missing girl was located. Being the first time we used the ACIMA system, the person that took the information over the phone was great. She was easy to understand and answered all of my questions that I had. I put out a memo to all of the officers in our department the use the ACIMA system whenever necessary. I have total confidence that this is a great tool to use when a person is missing. Signed Detective Steve Mercure, Rockwood Police Department”
Next Story Show MapLocation: New Castle, DE
Elderly - Recovered: Saturday, September 18, 2010
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New Castle County, Delaware Police Department Saturday, September 18, 2010, a 78 year old man suffering from Alzheimer’s was reported missing by his family. Corporal Bottervesch activated A Child Is Missing Alert as his agency had done successfully in the past. Within minutes, the area surrounding the man’s Wilmington neighborhood was ringing with telephone alert calls. The alert calls requested that those in the area check their own yards and complexes for the missing man and requested anyone with information to call Police. The agency received a call from a resident that upon receiving the alert went outside and noticed the missing man in his neighbor’s yard. He contacted Police and stayed with the man until Police arrived. The man was unharmed and reunited with his family.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Springfield, IL
Elderly - Recovered: Saturday, September 11, 2010
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Sangamon County, Illinois Sheriff’s Office The afternoon of Saturday, September 11, 2010, Deputy Cline activated A Child Is Missing Alert for his agency the second time that week. This time it was in reference to a 75 year old woman suffering from Dementia that had wandered away from her home. The woman’s neighborhood was surrounded with wooded areas which further complicated the search. Over 1,200 alert calls were placed, asking residents to check their yards and complexes. One resident, after checking around her yard, spotted the woman in the woods, and immediately called Police. Upon responding, Police found the woman disoriented, but safe, just a few houses down from where she had gone missing. Total time from activation to safe recovery was less than 35 minutes, thus preserving law enforcement time and resources.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Sewell, NJ
Children - Recovered: Friday, September 10, 2010
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Washington Township, New Jersey (Gloucester County) Police Department The evening of Friday, September 10, 2010, Corporal Greer was leading the search for a 10 year old boy. He had last been seen at a local Wal-Mart, and initial searches of the area had turned up no sign of him. Corporal Greer contacted A Child Is Missing, the first time his agency had done so, and 2,000 telephones rang with alert calls, giving the boy’s basic description and asking anyone who had information on his whereabouts to call Police. Within 10 minutes of the alert calls going out, a woman called Police stating the boy was at her home playing with her children approximately 2 miles from the Wal-Mart. Total time from activation to safe recovery was under 15 minutes, thus preserving law enforcement time and resources.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Perry, IA
Children - Recovered: Monday, September 06, 2010
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Perry, Iowa (Dallas County) Police Department Monday, September 6, 2010, a call to A Child Is Missing Alert ended an exhaustive search for law enforcement officers. A 14 year old girl had run away the evening of September 3rd and Officers were concerned for her safety. More than 3,800 alert calls were placed surrounding the girl’s residence, asking anyone with information to contact Police. In response, more than 15 calls with information came in. Residents who had seen the girl provided numerous tips, and within two hours of the alert calls being placed, Police located the girl safe, approximately 2 miles from where she had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Pepperell, MA
Children - Recovered: Sunday, September 05, 2010
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Pepperell, Massachusetts (Middlesex County) Police Department The morning of Saturday, September 4, 2010, Detective Grathead was leading the search for a runaway 13 year old girl. The girl had last been seen carrying suitcases, and Police had received information that she could be headed to Maine or Vermont with an 18 year old male. As a result of a recent campaign by ACIM to raise awareness among law enforcement of our services, Detective Grathead decided to use the free service to assist in finding the girl. More than 1,000 alert calls were placed surrounding her residence, asking anyone with information to contact Police. Those alert calls provided Police with a witness that had information that the girl was in Hudson, New Hampshire. Additional alert calls were then placed in Hudson. A second call came in providing Police with the girl’s location. Ultimately, the girl was located safe, and the companion the girl was was travelling with will face charges.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Springfield, IL
Children - Recovered: Saturday, September 04, 2010
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Sangamon County, Illinois Sheriff’s Office On the morning of Saturday, September 4, 2010, Sergeant Parrish called A Child Is Missing to activate the Alert Program for assistance in locating a missing 17 year old girl. The last confirmed sighting of the girl had been in the middle of the night, so nearly 1,000 telephone alert calls were placed around the address where she was last seen. In response, Police received 5 tips, enabling them to locate the girl safe, 2 miles from where she had gone missing. It was later learned that the house where the girl had run away to had received an alert call, so the girl had fled that residence, only to then have been spotted by neighbors who phoned Police, enabling them to locate her.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Murray, KY
Children - Recovered: Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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Murray, Kentucky (Calloway County) Police Department Wednesday, September 1, 2010, Officer McCuiston activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist his agency in searching for a missing 16 year old girl. The girl had gone missing from a local high school and was reported to be suffering from mental health disorders. A Child Is Missing placed alert calls with the girl’s description around the school, asking anyone with information to contact Police. Less than an hour after placing the alert calls, Officer McCuiston called again, stating they had received a tip. Someone receiving our alert had seen the girl going door asking for a ride to a nearby town and that their neighbor had given the girl a ride. The neighbor confirmed and gave Police the location he last saw the girl. Additional alert calls were placed to the area surrounding where the girl was dropped off while Police searched that area. Ultimately, the girl was found safe, in Benton, Kentucky, 20 miles from where she had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Rankin, PA
Children - Recovered: Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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Rankin, Pennsylvania (Allegheny County) Police Department Wednesday, September 1, 2010, a 2 year old girl was found wandering alone wearing a pink shirt and diaper. Chief Wooten had received an invitation to an upcoming training for A Child Is Missing Alert and decided to utilize the service. He dialed the toll free number, provided key information to the technician, and, shortly after, the area was ringing with calls requesting anyone with information to contact Police. To one resident, the description of the girl sounded familiar, and she phoned the mother of the child, who in turn contacted Police when she discovered her daughter missing. First time use, first success. The agency will have a firsthand testimony to share during the training, and best of all, a family is reunited safe.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Yerington, NV
Children - Recovered: Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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Lyon County, Nevada Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, September 1, 2010, Lieutenant Torres contacted A Child Is Missing Alert regarding a 13 year old that had been missing since that Sunday. The girl was thought to have left of her own volition and to be in the company of some older companions. More than 1,900 alert calls were placed surrounding the Fernley address where the girl had last been seen, asking anyone with information about her to contact the Sheriff’s office. In response, ten calls with information were received. Those tips enabled Police to find the girl, who Police believe was dropped off after one of her companions received word of the alert calls. She was transported to a local hospital, as she appeared to have some injuries due to an accident. Total time from activation to recovery was 2 hours.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Muncie, IN
Children - Recovered: Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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Muncie, Indiana (Delaware County) Police Department Tuesday, August 31, 2010, a 9 year old girl was reported missing to the Muncie Police Department. The girl was last seen on her bicycle earlier that evening. Her parents were concerned because it was beginning to grow dark and she had not returned home. The girl suffers from Asperger's syndrome and had been known to ride her bike long distances in the past, so Officer Ramsey contacted A Child Is Missing Alert and 2,700 alert calls were placed around the girl’s residence giving her description and a description of her bicycle. In response, a tip was received placing the girl approximately 3 miles west of her home. Officer Ramsey again called A Child Is Missing Alert and requested additional calls be placed around the area where the tip was received. An additional 1,900 calls were placed, and a woman who received that call was out on her front porch, spotted the girl riding in front of her home, phoned Police and held her until they arrived. Ultimately the girl was found safe, after having ridden 4 miles from her home, and reunited with her family.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Boaz, AL
Children - Recovered: Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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Boaz, Alabama (Marshall County) Police Department The afternoon of Tuesday, August 31, 2010, an 11 year old boy ran away from home after becoming angry with his mother. His mother reported him missing as it grew closer to dark and he still had not returned home. Sergeant Patton activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist with the search. More than 1,400 alert calls were placed asking anyone with information to contact Police. In response, several calls with information were received. One of those calls lead Police directly to the boy, who was found safe, approximately one mile from where he went missing. Total time from activation to recovery was less than 20 minutes, thus preserving law enforcement time and resources.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Albemarle, NC
Children - Recovered: Saturday, August 28, 2010
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Stanly County, North Carolina Sheriff’s Office The morning of Saturday, August 28, 2010, a 10 year old girl was reported missing and Sergeant Russal was investigating her disappearance. The girl had last been seen by her parents when she left to walk the family dachshund, and now hours had passed with no sign of either. Sergeant Russal brought in k-9 units but due to the amount of foot traffic in the area, that search was ineffective. Subsequently, A Child Is Missing was activated and more than 3,000 alert calls were placed around the girl’s Albemarle address. A recipient of the alert call was able to provide the location of the girl and she was located safe, approximately 1.5 miles from where she had gone missing. Total time from activation to safe recovery was 24 minutes.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Woonsocket, RI
Children - Recovered: Friday, August 27, 2010
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Woonsocket, Rhode Island (Providence County) Police Department Thursday, August 26, 2010, a 7 year old boy was discovered missing by his mother on Coe Street in Woonsocket. His mother immediately panicked because just a few years ago, an 8 year old girl was kidnapped and strangled to death not a half mile away. Although her killer is serving a life sentence, her son’s disappearance immediately brought back those memories. Sergeant Ryan led the search, and immediately activated A Child Is Missing and more than 2,200 alert calls were placed. In response, Police received numerous calls from the public asking to volunteer in the search effort. These volunteers, along with Police from neighboring agencies set up a command center and search teams began searching. The community continued to come out and offer support, as so many remembered the tragedy involving the 8 year old girl. A volunteer team found the boy early the next morning safe, approximately 12 hours after he disappeared. Police believe he was afraid to come home because he left the house without permission. He appeared to be unharmed but was taken to the hospital for a checkup.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Vidalia, LA
Children - Recovered: Thursday, August 26, 2010
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Vidalia, Louisiana (Concordia County) Police Department The evening of Wednesday, August 25, 2010, Sergeant Bush was leading a search for a missing 13 year old girl that had been seen earlier that afternoon. The girl had last been seen attending a church function. When her family went to look for her to leave, she was nowhere to be found. Sergeant Bush activated A Child Is Missing, as his department had done with successful results previously. Nearly 1,200 alert calls were placed surrounding the church, and those calls brought out numerous volunteers from the small community asking to assist Police with the search. When the girl still had not been found by early the next morning, Police and family became particularly concerned, because the church the girl went missing from was within walking distance to the Mississippi River. An additional 1,800 alert calls were launched, and these calls lead to the girls safe recovery, approximately a quarter mile from where she had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Tallahassee, FL
Children - Recovered: Thursday, August 26, 2010
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Leon County, Florida Sheriff’s Office The morning of Thursday, August 26, 2010, a ten year old boy was reported missing from Centerville Road in Tallahassee. Deputy Brunner utilized A Child Is Missing Alert’s free service as his agency had done with successful results several times before. Within minutes, over one thousand telephones surrounding Centerville Road were ringing, asking if anyone had seen the boy. When the agency did not get any leads, Deputy Brunner called ACIM again and expanded the calling area. This time, several tips came in, placing the boy in the area of Beaumont Drive. Deputies responded and found the boy safe, reuniting him with his family.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Plainfield, IN
Children - Recovered: Tuesday, August 24, 2010
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Plainfield, Indiana (Hendricks County) Police Department The evening of Tuesday, August 24, 2010, Officer Duffer contacted A Child Is Missing regarding a 15 year old girl that had gone missing from her home. Her family was extremely concerned because the girl had made threats against her own life before she went missing. More than 2,000 alert calls were placed to the area surrounding the Ellis Street address where the girl was last seen, and in response, several tips were received with sightings of the girl. These tips enabled Police to locate the girl safe approximately 1 hour after the alert was launched, one half mile from where she had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: South Jordan, UT
Children - Recovered: Monday, August 23, 2010
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South Jordan, Utah (Salt Lake County) Police Department, Monday, August 23, 2010, Officer Winkler was searching for an 11 year old boy with cognitive disabilities that went missing from his elementary school. A Child Is Missing was contacted to assist in the search and more than 2,200 alert calls were placed, blanketing the area surrounding the boy’s school, giving his general description and asking anyone with information to contact Police. In response a recipient of the alert saw a boy matching the description riding a bicycle outside his home called in, and then went outside and remained with the boy until Police arrived.
Next Story Show MapLocation: St Joseph Township, MI
Children - Recovered: Friday, August 20, 2010
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St Joseph, Michigan (Berrien County) Police Department Friday, August 20, 2010, at 4am, a small child was found wandering in the middle of May Street in St Joseph by a young woman who notified the Police. Officer Lanier reported to the scene, and with the young woman’s help, they knocked on doors in the immediate vicinity, but no one had any information about the child. The little girl appeared to be around 2 years old, knew her first name, was wearing pink pajamas and carrying a purple blanket. Officer Lanier activated A Child Is Missing Alert, and requested residents within a six to eight block area to be called. Shortly after 5am, the mother contacted Police and gave her address. Although the parents had made every attempt to child proof the home, the child had still managed to walk off while the parents were sleeping. Total time from call initiation to resolution was approximately 30 minutes, thus preserving law enforcement time and resources.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Walpole, MA
Elderly - Recovered: Wednesday, August 18, 2010
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Walpole, Massachusetts (Norfolk County) Police Department The morning of Thursday, August 18, 2010, Lieutenant Leland was searching for a missing 59 year old man who suffers from Alzheimer’s. The man had last been seen the previous evening and his mountain bike was missing, but friends and family did not know where he might be. While the Walpole Police Department had never utilized A Child Is Missing Alert, the agency was receiving assistance from a neighboring agency that had used the free service with successful results. Upon activation, more than 2,000 alert calls were placed to the area surrounding the man’s residence. A neighbor, upon receiving the alert, reported seeing the missing man riding his bicycle in an adjacent town. With this information Police were able to locate the man safe, 12 miles from where he had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Burnet, TX
Children - Recovered: Sunday, August 15, 2010
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Burnet County, Texas Sheriff’s Office The morning of Sunday, August 15, 2010, Sheriff Smith was searching for a 3 year old boy that had been reported missing by his parents when they awoke to find him gone from his bed. A Child Is Missing Alert was quickly activated and more than 4,400 telephone alert calls were placed surrounding the child’s home. Immediately, the Sheriff’s Office began receiving calls from citizens asking if they could help to search for the boy. So many calls were received that a command post was set up to organize all of the volunteers. One recipient of the call also donated the use of a helicopter. In addition to the calls offering volunteer services, a few calls with sightings of the boy enabled Police to focus their search in a new direction. Because of some difficult fence lines, Police had previously ruled the area out, but due to the new tips of the callers, Police realized the boy had crossed these fences. The efforts of the volunteers, in combination with the tips of the callers, enabled Police to find the boy safe, a little less than one mile from where he had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Knox, IN
Disabled - Recovered: Saturday, August 07, 2010
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Knox, Indiana (Starke County) Police Department Saturday, August 7, 2010, the Knox Police Department was searching for a 24 year old insulin dependent woman that had been missing for several hours. Police were also concerned because the woman was reported to be upset due to family issues and had not taken her daily insulin injections. More than 2,500 alert calls were placed surrounding the Locust Drive address where the woman was last seen. In response Police received two tips with information that enabled them to locate the woman. Ultimately, the woman was found safe, approximately 5 miles from where she had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Nashua, NH
Disabled - Recovered: Thursday, August 05, 2010
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Nashua, New Hampshire (Hillsborough County) Police Department Thursday, August 5, 2010, Officer Mosscrop contacted A Child Is Missing Alert to assist his agency in searching for a 24 year old man with Down’s Syndrome. The young man had been mistakenly left behind while on a field trip to a local park and Police believed he could be headed south. More than 2,800 alert calls were placed surrounding the park as well as all possible routes in a southerly direction. In response, Police received a phone call from a citizen that had seen a man matching his description and gave Police the location. Police responded and found the man safe, approximately 1.5 miles from where he had gone missing. Total time from activation to safe recovery was 20 minutes, thus preserving law enforcement time and resources.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Nashville, TN
Children - Recovered: Monday, August 02, 2010
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Nashville, Tennessee (Davidson County) Police Department Monday, August 2, 2010, Detective Jones was searching for an eleven year old boy that had gone missing from his home earlier that evening. Upon taking the report, Detective Jones called the toll free number for the A Child Is Missing Alert, provided key information about the boy to the technician, and within minutes, telephones in the region where the boy was last seen were ringing with alert calls. In response, Police received a tip about the location of the boy and as a result of the tip, located the boy safe, approximately one mile from where he had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Kalamazoo, MI
Children - Recovered: Saturday, July 24, 2010
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Kalamazoo County, Michigan Sheriff’s Office The morning of Saturday, July 24th, a young boy was found wandering by himself on Colgrove Street in Kalamazoo. He appeared to be approximately 5 years old and knew only his first name. Deputy Baker activated A Child Is Missing and an alert message was placed surrounding the area where the boy was found, asking anyone with information about the boy to contact the Sheriff’s Office. One of those calls went directly to the boy’s mother. Upon receiving the call, she realized that her son was missing, and contacted Police. Total time from activation to resolution was under 30 minutes, thus preserving law enforcement time and resources.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Oklahoma City, OK
Elderly - Recovered: Wednesday, July 21, 2010
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (Oklahoma County) Police Department Wednesday, July 21, 2010. Lieutenant Buckley contacted A Child Is Missing Alert at 12:30 pm regarding an 80 year old woman that had gone missing from the 13000 Block of North Pennsylvania Avenue. The woman suffers from Alzheimer’s and had not been seen since 10:30 that morning. More than 5,000 alert calls were placed to residents and businesses with the woman’s description. An employee of Starbucks received the alert message on the business phone and noticed the missing woman walking by the store. The employee notified Police and the woman was found safe, three quarters of a mile from where she had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Centennial, CO
Child - Recovered: Sunday, July 18, 2010
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Arapahoe County, Colorado Sheriff’s Office On Sunday, July 18, 2010, a 7 year old girl suffering from mental illness was reported missing from a group home in Denver. Sergeant Lebsack activated A Child Is Missing Alert as his agency had done with successful results several times in the past. More than 1,400 alert calls with the girl’s description were sent to residents and businesses surrounding the address where the girl had last been seen. In response, a call was received from a woman stating she had found the girl and taken her to a local religious facility. When deputies reported to that location, the girl was found safe, 1.28 miles from where she had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Johnson City, TN
Children - Recovered: Thursday, July 15, 2010
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Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office On the morning of Thursday, July 15, 2010, Lieutenant Gregg activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist his agency in searching for a mentally challenged 16 year old girl that had gone missing sometime during the night. More than 1,500 alert calls were placed to the Jonesborough address where the girl had last been seen. In response, 5 calls with information were received from residents, enabling Police to find the girl safe, approximately 4 miles from where she had gone missing. “Your program is awesome.” said Captain Judy, “Keep up the good work!”
Next Story Show MapLocation: Yorkville, IL
Children - Recovered: Saturday, July 10, 2010
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Kendall County, Illinois Sheriff’s Office On Saturday, July 10, 2010, Deputy Brautigam was working a case involving a 16 year old boy that had run away the previous evening. Also heightening the sense of urgency was that the boy was believed be carrying a gun and suffering from a disorder that could cause him to be a danger to himself or others. Deputy Brautigam activated A Child Is Missing Alert, as his agency had done with successful results twice before. The boy had run away before, and managed to travel long distances so a large calling area was used and more than 2,800 alert calls were placed to the Newark address where he was last seen. In response a resident who knew the boy’s location responded, and the boy was located safe, 1.5 miles from where he had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Pensacola, FL
Elderly - Recovered: Saturday, July 10, 2010
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Pensacola, Florida (Escambia County) Police Department “On 7-10-10, the Pensacola Police Department received a call in reference to an elderly gentleman that wandered away from his residence. The gentleman had been diagnosed with dementia. The complainant searched for over an hour after she discovered her loved one missing before she called Police. He had been missing since 1550 hours and nightfall was rapidly approaching. Officer Ard called ACIM and within 15 minutes a phone call was received and our missing citizen was located at another apartment complex about a mile away. Thanks ACIM for yet another recovery in Pensacola.” From Jimmy Donohoe, O.I.C Special Projects, Pensacola Police Department
Next Story Show MapLocation: Bountiful, UT
Elderly - Recovered: Thursday, July 08, 2010
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Bountiful, Utah (Davis County) Police Department Thursday, July 8, 2010. A 92 year old woman suffering from dementia walked away from a care center the previous afternoon and hadn’t been seen since. Chief Ross activated A Child Is Missing Alert to aid his agency in her safe recovery. More than 1,700 alert calls with the woman’s name and description were placed in the area where she had last been seen. A woman, having received the alert call, told her son about the missing woman. As he was going to water a neighbor’s garden, he located the woman asleep in the neighbor’s yard. Total time from activation to safe recovery was 1 hour and 18 minutes, thus preserving law enforcement time and resources.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Peru, IN
Children - Recovered: Wednesday, July 07, 2010
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Peru, Indiana (Miami County) Police Department On Wednesday, July 7, 2010, Officer Lloyd activated the A Child Is Missing Alert to assist his agency in searching for two missing teen girls that had run away from their foster home. More than 2,500 alert calls were placed to the area surrounding the Spring Street address where the two girls had last been seen. In response, 5 calls from residents with information were received. One of those calls was an employee at a local gas station that had seen the girls and called Police and gave the girl’s location. Ultimately, the girls were located safe, 1.3 miles from where they had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Ellenville, NY
Elderly - Recovered: Wednesday, July 07, 2010
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Ellenville, New York (Ulster County), Police Department At 6:25pm on Wednesday, July 7, 2010, Lieutenant Doria activated A Child Is Missing to assist his agency in searching for a missing 75 year old man that had gone missing at 11:30 am that morning. Police and family were particularly concerned because the man is diabetic and also suffers from memory loss. More than 2,000 alert calls were placed surrounding the Maple Court address where the man had last been seen. “As a direct result of this activation,” said Chief Mattracion, “the subject was located within 47 minutes in good health.”
Next Story Show MapLocation: Oklahoma City, OK
Children - Recovered: Thursday, July 01, 2010
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (Oklahoma County) Police Department At approximately 2am on Thursday, July 1, 2010, A Child Is Missing Alert received a call from Lieutenant Cooper who leading the search for an 8 year old boy that had gone missing a few hours earlier. Despite the late hour, due to the boy’s young age, the decision was made to call a wide area and nearly 2,300 alert calls were placed surrounding the 47th street address where the boy was last seen. One of those alert calls went to a home where the child happened to have run away to, and the family, having received the alert call, contacted Police. Ultimately, within 15 minutes of the alert activation, the child was located safe, saving law enforcement time and resources.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Peru, IN
Children - Recovered: Sunday, June 27, 2010
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Peru, Indiana (Miami County) Police Department Sunday, June 27, 2010, Sergeant Mooney was leading the search for a 17 year old boy who suffers from epilepsy. A Child Is Missing Alert was activated to assist in the search as his agency had done with successful results several times in the past. More than 2,000 alert calls were placed around the boy’s residence, asking anyone with information to contact Police. “Immediately after calls went out, Central Dispatch received a call from a man who observed the child at a location,” said Police. “Child was then located by PPD officers.” Total time from activation to safe recovery was under two hours, thus preserving law enforcement time and resources.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Gray, GA
Disabled - Recovered: Tuesday, June 22, 2010
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Jones County, Georgia Sheriff’s Office On Tuesday, June 22, 2010, Major Burnett notified the A Child Is Missing Alert of an autistic 30 year old man who had gone missing from a group home in Gray at 4pm. Because the area is very rural, only 222 alert calls were placed, covering a 10 mile radius. That was enough to reach the citizen that had given the man a ride. The alert system had called the citizen, but because he was not home, the system had left a message on his answering service. When he returned home, he heard the message, and immediately called Police. When Police went to the location where the citizen told Police he had dropped off the missing man, they discovered it to be an abandoned house. More alert calls were then placed around the abandoned house. Ultimately, the man was located safe, 30 miles from where he had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Mt Clemens, MI
Elderly - Recovered: Tuesday, June 22, 2010
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Macomb County, Michigan Sheriff’s Office On Thursday, June 22, 2010, Deputy Cracchiolo activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist his agency in searching for a missing 74 year old man from Italy who does not speak English. More than 2,000 alert calls were placed to the address where the man had last been seen. Within 5 minutes of the alert calls, the Sheriff’s Office received a call from a resident that stated he saw a man matching the description and gave his location. Deputies responded to the area and found the missing man safe. Total time from activation to safe assisted recovery was under 30 minutes, thus preserving law enforcement time and resources.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Sterling Heights, MI
Elderly - Recovered: Saturday, June 19, 2010
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Sterling Heights, Michigan (Macomb County) Police Department On Saturday, June 19, 2010, a 79 year old man with dementia was reported missing and the day was extremely hot so officers thought he may need medical assistance. Officer Vansice contacted A Child Is Missing and initiated a telephone alert. Over 3,000 alert calls were placed to the area surrounding the Clinton River Road address where the man had last been seen. In response, Police received several calls from residents. One of the calls gave the location of a man fitting the description given in the alert. Police brought K-9 search dogs to that area, and the missing man was found in bushes a half mile from where he had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: New Brighton, PA
Children - Recovered: Thursday, June 17, 2010
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New Brighton, Pennsylvania (Beaver County) Police Department The afternoon of June 17, 2010, a 13 year old boy went missing from the 1100 block of 6th street in New Brighton. Officer Hogue activated A Child Is Missing Alert and more than 1,500 were placed asking anyone with information about the boy to call Police. In response, Police received 15 calls from residents with information. Those tips lead Police to the local playground, where the boy was located safe, 1 mile from where he had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: DeLand, FL
Disabled - Recovered: Tuesday, June 15, 2010
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Volusia County, Florida Sheriff’s Office The morning of June 15, 2010, Deputy Eckberg activated A Child Is Missing to assist his agency in finding a missing 44 year old insulin dependent diabetic man that had gone missing the previous evening. More than 2,900 alert calls were placed to the area surrounding the Edgewater address where the man had last been seen. In response, 2 phone calls with information were received. One citizen, having received the alert, also called the man’s Pastor, who located the missing man at the church and drove him home.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Bellmont, NY
Elderly - Recovered: Monday, June 14, 2010
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New York State Police On Monday, June 14, 2010, Sergeant Kazmierczak activated the A Child Is Missing Alert to assist the State Police in searching for a 75 year old woman that had made threats against her life. She had gone missing the previous evening and Police did not know her direction of travel, or what she even might be wearing. More than 2,000 alert calls giving just the woman’s basic information were placed around the Wellsville address where the woman was last seen. One of those alert calls went directly to a home where the missing woman was staying. Upon hearing of the message, the missing woman phoned the Police to let them know that she was safe, thus calling off the search and saving additional time and resources that would have been spent. “Very helpful,” said Sergeant Kazmierczak, “A great tool.”
Next Story Show MapLocation: Peru, IN
Children - Recovered: Monday, June 14, 2010
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Miami County, Indiana Sheriff’s Office On the afternoon of June 14, 2010, an 11 year old boy went missing after getting into an altercation with his mother. The Miami County Sheriff’s Office performed a search of the area which was not successful, and Detective Rogers activated A Child Is Missing to assist. More than 3,000 alert calls were placed to the 1100 Block of Barksdale Avenue, where the boy was last seen. Detective Rogers reported, “After A Child Is Missing Alert was initiated, the child was spotted in a housing area by a citizen. The child was located within minutes and returned safely.”
Next Story Show MapLocation: Lansing, IL
Elderly - Recovered: Friday, June 11, 2010
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Lansing, Illinois (Cook County) Police Department On Friday, June 11, 2010, Officer Bell responded to a call involving an 84 year old man suffering from dementia that had been missing for several hours. He quickly activated the A Child Is Missing Alert and more than 4,000 alert calls were placed to the area surrounding the Waterford Drive address where the man had last been seen. A resident 2 miles away, having received the alert call, advised Police that they believed the missing man was in front of their house. Police arrived and determined that it was in fact the missing man, and he was returned safe to the custody of his wife.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Paw Paw, MI
Children - Recovered: Thursday, June 10, 2010
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Van Buren County, Michigan Sheriff’s Office June 10, 2010: Due to a series of miscommunications, a 3 year old girl was reported missing by her father, which was particularly concerning due to the large number of swimming pools in the community. Sergeant Walker activated A Child Is Missing to assist. More than 2,200 alert calls were placed to the Mattawan address where the girl was last seen. One of the recipients of the alert contacted the girl’s mother, who in turn contacted the day care center where she knew the child to be, and it was confirmed that the child was safe. What began as an alarming situation turned out to be miscommunication. According to Sergeant Walker, “Your assistance helped a lot and was key in locating this child.” Total time from activation to safe recovery was 21 minutes, thus preserving law enforcement time and resources.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Newton, KS
Children - Recovered: Tuesday, June 08, 2010
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Newton, Kansas (Harvey County) Police Department Tuesday, June 8, 2010: When two 12 year old girls ran away together and hadn’t been seen for nearly a day, Detective Powell activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist his agency in their search. More than 5,000 alert calls were placed to the 1100 Block of Boyd Avenue, where the girls had last been seen. In response, Police received several calls from concerned residents. “Due to the calls we received, the runaway girls knew that numerous people were looking for them and called their mothers to pick them up,” said Detective Powell, “Due to them running away, it did not fit the criteria for an Amber Alert. Nice Job.”
Next Story Show MapLocation: Randolph, MA
Elderly - Recovered: Saturday, June 05, 2010
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Randolph, Massachusetts (Norfolk County) Police Department June 5, 2010. Officer Hughes activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist his agency in searching for a missing 92 year old woman suffering from Alzheimer’s. More than 2,800 alert calls were placed surrounding the Desmond Avenue address where the woman was last seen, asking anyone with information to call Police. In response, Police received a call from a woman who had observed the missing woman a short time earlier and was able to provide details on the woman’s whereabouts to Police. Ultimately, the missing woman was located safe, less than half an hour from the time the alert calls launched, thus preserving law enforcement time and resources.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Bloomfield, NJ
Children - Recovered: Saturday, June 05, 2010
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Bloomfield, New Jersey (Essex County) Police Department Saturday, June 5, 2010, Detective Menzel activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist his agency in a search for a missing 12 year old boy. The boy had gone missing after attending a school dance, and of particular concern was that the school had the boy checked off as being picked up by an adult but no name or information had been recorded about the adult. More than 7,000 alert calls were launched around three addresses, including the school where the dance was being held, the boy’s residence, and the school the boy attends. In response, Police received several calls from the community with information. One call came from a woman a few houses down from where the boy was attending a sleepover. Upon receiving the alert call, she contacted the neighbor hosting the sleepover, who then contacted Police, and the boy was returned home safe.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Lafayette, TN
Children - Recovered: Friday, June 04, 2010
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Lafayette, Tennessee (Macon) Police Department June 4, 2010. An 8 year old boy wandered off and was quickly reported missing to the Lafayette Police Department. An area wide search began that was lead by The Macon County Constables which included k-9s and A Child Is Missing Alert was called to assist. More than 3,000 alert calls were placed in the area where the boy was last seen, and within 10 minutes of the alert going out, Police received two calls with information which enabled them to establish the boy’s direction of travel. Police were then able to refocus their search accordingly, and the boy was quickly found walking alongside of the road 1.5 miles from the area he was last seen and reunited with his family.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Sandwich, NH
Children - Recovered: Thursday, June 03, 2010
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Sandwich, New Hampshire (Carroll County) Police Department On June 3, 2010 at 3:20pm Chief Wyman activated A Child Is Missing to assist his agency in a search for a missing 16 year old girl with a history of depression and self injury. According to the Chief, their search of the immediate area as well as use of k-9’s was negative due to recent thunderstorms. After more than 2,500 alert calls were placed to the area where the girl had last been seen, The Sandwich Police Department received 12 calls with tips, which allowed The Fish and Game Department, as well as The State Police Helicopter to focus their search in a particular area. Upon narrowing the search, a State Trooper found the girl, and she was reunited with her family safe, and brought to a local hospital where she was treated for minor injuries. Afterward Chief Wyman had this to say: “Thank you for your assistance in this investigation. When I enrolled our department in this program I hoped to never have to use it, but I am glad that we have your service as evidenced by the incident above. Without your service those calls that assisted us would have never been received. Keep up the good work!”
Next Story Show MapLocation: Farmington, UT
Children - Recovered: Wednesday, June 02, 2010
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Farmington, Utah (Davis County) Police Department, Wednesday, June 2, 2010. When a 3 year old boy playing with his 2 puppies wandered away from his house, his parents were quick to notify the Farmington Police Department, who wasted no time in activating an A Child Is Missing Alert Call. Almost 2,200 calls were made to the area, generating heavy response to the Police. One of the families who received the call checked their yard and located the boy, 4 houses from where he had wandered off. The time from Alert Call to recovery was 33 minutes, thus preserving law enforcement time and resources.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Cullman, AL
- Recovered: Tuesday, June 01, 2010
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Cullman County, Alabama Sheriff’s Office On June 1, 2010, Deputy Freeman activated the A Child Is Missing Alert to assist his agency in searching for any relative or anyone at all that might know an 89 year old gentleman in overalls and a blue shirt found wandering that couldn’t remember where he lived. The man had an ID card with his name, but the ID card was so old that the address was no longer good and Police were beginning to make arrangements for the man to stay at a local shelter. More than 2,200 alert calls were placed to the area surrounding the address in Cullman where the man had been found. In response, Police received several calls from residents with information and within an hour of the alert calls being launched, the man was reunited with his family and returned home safe.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Harvey, LA
Boy - Recovered: Thursday, May 27, 2010
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Jefferson Parish, Louisiana Sheriff’s Office On Thursday, May 27, 2010, Detective Thibodeaux was searching for a 10 year old boy that had run away. The boy had run away previously Police hoped to find him as soon as possible due to all of the risks for a child so young being out on the street. A Child Is Missing Alert was activated for the first time by this agency, and more than 1,700 alert calls were placed surrounding the boy’s Marrero address, giving his general description and asking anyone that had seen him to contact Police. One of those alert calls went directly to a woman that happened to know exactly where the boy was. She went and picked the boy up, and delivered him to Police, safe. The agency expressed gratitude because in the past searches for the boy had often taken more than a day, not only taking department resources, but possibly exposing the boy to elements of the street.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Iowa Falls, IA
Children - Recovered: Thursday, May 27, 2010
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Iowa Falls, Iowa (Hardin County) Police Department May 27, 2010, an 8 year old boy was last seen riding away on his sister’s 10 speed bicycle. After not being able to locate the boy, his mother contacted the Iowa Falls Police Department and reported him missing. Authorities wasted no time in activating A Child Is Missing Alert to assist in the safe recovery of the child. Less than 30 minutes after calls went out, a woman contacted the police and notified them that the missing boy was at her house, approximately 2 miles from his last seen address. The woman and her husband had observed the boy heading down a path to get to a dam. The area below the dam has steep cliffs and fast turning water. Upon receiving the alert call, the couple followed the child and retrieved him, possibly averting a tragedy.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Salina, KS
Elderly - Recovered: Tuesday, May 25, 2010
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Salina, Kansas (Saline County) Police Department May 25, 2010. When the Salina Police Department received word that a 70 year old Alzheimer’s sufferer wandered off earlier that morning, they wasted no time in activating the A Child Is Missing Alert Program. Within 28 minutes of activation, 6 calls were received, one of them with a report of having just seen the woman. When officers moved into the area, she was found safe, walking down the street two blocks from where she was reported to have been spotted. Total time from activation to safe recovery: 28 minutes, thus preserving law enforcement time and resources.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Chipley, FL
Elderly - Recovered: Sunday, May 23, 2010
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Washington County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Sunday, May 23, 2010, a 59 year old man suffering from Alzheimer’s went missing in Chipley, Florida while shopping with his wife. Dispatcher Cate called A Child Is Missing to activate the Alert Program to assist the agency’s search. More than 2,000 alert calls were launched in the area surrounding Brickyard Road address where the man was last seen. Shortly after, a woman who received the alert called when she saw the man walking down the road in front of her residence. Ultimately, the man was located safe, approximately 2 miles from where he had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Lewiston, ID
Children - Recovered: Saturday, May 22, 2010
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Lewiston, Idaho (Nez Perce County) Police Department On May 22, 2010, Officer Thueson activated A Child Is Missing Alert when a 6 year old boy went missing from his elementary school. More than 1,600 alert calls were placed to the area surrounding the school, asking anyone with information to contact the Police. In response, Police received numerous calls from the public. One resident located the boy, approximately a quarter mile from where he had gone missing. The boy was reunited with his parent, safe. The total time from activation of the alert to safe recovery of the child was 30 minutes, thus preserving law enforcement time, and resources.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Harrisville, UT
Children - Recovered: Monday, May 17, 2010
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Harrisville, Utah (Weber County) Police Department Monday, May 17, 2010, the A Child Is Missing Alert was activated to assist the Harrisville Police Department search for an 11 year old girl. The girl’s parents, having sent her to school early that morning, became alarmed when the school called a few hours later to inquire about her absence. More than 1,900 alert calls were placed surrounding the girl’s home, where she had last been seen. In response, Police received three calls from residents with information. One of those calls was a woman who stated she had seen a girl matching the description given in the alert shopping at a local store. Police recovered the girl safe, approximately an eighth of a mile from where she had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Ocala, FL
Elderly - Recovered: Sunday, May 16, 2010
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Ocala Police Department, Ocala, FL May 15, 2010, an 86 year old man, suffering from Early-Onset Alzheimer’s, wandered away from the assisted living facility where he was being cared for. Ocala officers initiated an A Child Is Missing Alert for the gentlemen, and 3,211 calls were made. The next day, over 24 hours from the time he was last seen, the gentleman was located and safely recovered from a water treatment plant. The plant was almost 1 mile away from the assisted living facility.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Hoquiam, WA
Disabled - Recovered: Saturday, May 15, 2010
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Hoquiam, Washington (Grays Harbor County) Police Department Saturday, May 15, 2010, an 18 year old boy with autism was watching his brother play basketball at a local park. He became hungry and when the game ended he disappeared. Sergeant Krohn activated A Child Is Missing to assist his agency with the search. More than 2,300 alert calls were placed surrounding the park as well as his home address in the event he headed toward home. Police received 12 calls from the public as a result of the A Child Is Missing Alert calls- one of which gave the boys location approximately 2.5 miles from where he had last been seen. According to Sergeant Krohn, “We would not have found him had we not responded to the tip.”
Next Story Show MapLocation: Fairmont, NC
Silver Alert - Recovered: Friday, May 14, 2010
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Fairmont, North Carolina (Robeson County) Police Department Friday, May 14, 2010, Chief Parker activated A Child Is Missing Alert seeking help in locating a missing 52 year old man with multiple medical conditions. The Fairmont Police Department was referred to ACIM by the North Carolina Silver Alert and this was their first time utilizing the service. More than 4,000 alert calls were placed to the area surrounding the 700 block of South Walnut Street, where the gentleman had last been seen. In response, the agency received numerous calls from residents, and news of the missing man began travelling around the town. Word eventually spread to the neighboring town of Lumberton, where the man was found safe by a Lumberton Police officer, 12 miles from where he had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Jacksonville, FL
Elderly - Recovered: Wednesday, May 12, 2010
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Jacksonville, Florida (Duval County) Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, May 11, 2010, Detective Richardson contacted A Child Is Missing Alert to assist his agency in the search for an 85 year old man suffering from dementia who had gone missing earlier that evening. More than 1,200 alert calls were placed to the area surrounding the Sawpit Road address where he was last seen. In response, the Sheriff’s Office received three phone calls with information as to the direction of travel for the missing man. Those calls also identified an individual who gave the missing man a ride. With this information, deputies were able to locate the man safe approximately 25 miles from where he had gone missing. This case demostrates the unique capabilities of ACIM alerts.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Centenniel, CO
Children - Recovered: Monday, May 10, 2010
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Arapahoe County, Colorado Sheriff’s Office A 7 year old girl, who had last been seen in a pink t-shirt and blue jeans at 4:35pm, went missing from the 7600 block of Rosemary Circle in Centennial on May 10, 2010. Shortly after, Deputy Finley activated the A Child Is Missing Alert Program and nearly 1,400 alert calls were placed to the area where she had last been seen. In response to those alert calls, the Sheriff’s Office received dozens of calls from residents with information. One resident, having received the alert call, passed the information to a friend, who in turn located the missing girl. Ultimately, the girl was located safe, one half mile from where she went missing. The total time from activation to safe assisted recovery was 37 minutes, thus preserving law enforcement time and resources.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Dayton, OH
Children - Recovered: Sunday, May 09, 2010
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Montgomery County, Ohio Sheriff’s Office ONE CALL call can make the difference! When an 11 year old boy went missing from his front yard in the early evening of May 9, 2010, in Dayton, OH, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office initiated an A Child is Missing Alert to assist in the search. The Sergeant provided information to the Recovery Technician who launched almost 2,800 calls to the neighboring area. A single caller contacted the Sheriff’s Office advising law enforcement that she had seen a child about 11 years old, matching the description given, walking alone along the road about a mile away from his home. Thanks to this tip, deputies were able to recover the child and reunite him with his family.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Bedford, IN
- Recovered: Friday, May 07, 2010
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Lawrence County, Indiana Sheriff’s Office After interviewing friends and classmates, and searching all obvious areas, Captain Hettle contacted A Child Is Missing on Friday, May 7, to activate the alert in an effort to assist the department in a search for two 14 year olds that had run away the previous evening. More than 2,500 alert calls were placed to the area surrounding the Sunny Acres Drive address where they had last been seen. In response, verbatim from the case follow-up report: “The first call was received 1 minute after the alert. The next 8 occurred within the first 10 minutes. We located and secured the two 14 year old runaways within 22 minutes of the alert. You were of great service.”
Next Story Show MapLocation: Birmingham, AL
Children - Recovered: Thursday, May 06, 2010
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Birmingham, Alabama (Birmingham County) Police Department Thursday, May 6, 2010, Detective Powell was searching for a 10 year old boy that suffers from mental disorders that went missing from his school. More than 1,100 alert calls were placed surrounding the school, asking anyone with information to contact Police. “People responded within minutes after the alert was made,” said Police. After the boy had been left alone at the school, a parent who knew him had picked him up. Upon hearing of the alert call, she immediately contacted Police, and the boy was reunited safe with his mother. Total time from activation to safe recovery was one hour, thus preserving law enforcement time and resources.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Fontana, CA
Elderly - Recovered: Wednesday, May 05, 2010
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Fontana, California (San Bernardino County) Police Department An Elderly woman who suffers from Alzheimer’s went missing in Fontana on May 5, 2010. Communications Supervisor Hostetter contacted A Child Is Missing to activate the Alert Program- which they had also successfully done just one month prior. This time more than 5,000 alert calls were placed to the area surrounding the Bonnie Lane address where the woman had last been seen. One of the recipients of the alert call was a neighbor who found the woman in her backyard. Upon finding the woman, the neighbor notified Police, who returned the woman safe to her family. The total time from activation to safe assisted recovery was 46 minutes, preserving law enforcement time and resources.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Warrensville Heights, OH
Elderly - Recovered: Wednesday, May 05, 2010
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Warrensville Heights, Ohio (Cuyahoga County) Police Department Tuesday, May 4, 2010. When a 70 year old man suffering from Alzheimer’s went missing, Sergeant Sobczyk contacted A Child Is Missing Alert to assist in the search. After placing over 4,000 alert calls to residents, police received a single call with information. A neighbor who received the alert called the man’s daughter, who contacted police and was able to give additional information leading to the gentleman’s safe recovery, approximately four miles from where he had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Brunswick, OH
Child - Recovered: Saturday, May 01, 2010
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Brunswick, Ohio (Medina County) Police Department Saturday, May 1, 2010, the Brunswick Police Department called A Child Is Missing and activated the Alert Program regarding an 8 year old girl who had gone missing earlier that evening. The girl had last been seen playing and riding her bicycle near the 3900 block of Buckingham Drive and more than 1,000 alert calls were placed to the area surrounding that location. Many neighbors, having received the alert call, came out of their homes to help look for the girl. One neighbor, who was out walking their dog, heard from another neighbor about the search for the missing girl and later spotted her. Police were then notified and she was returned home safe. “Your service is fabulous”, says Communications Supervisor Annmarie Jones, “The whole neighborhood was looking. Thanks!”
Next Story Show MapLocation: Whitehouse, OH
Child - Recovered: Thursday, April 29, 2010
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Whitehouse, Ohio (Lucas County) Police Department The following case is a great indicator of the cross jurisdictional capabilites of A Child Is Missing. Thursday, April 29, 2010, Patrolman Belair contacted A Child Is Missing Alert to assist his agency in the search of a runaway 14 year old girl. More than 1,400 alert calls were placed to the area surrounding the Weckerly Drive address where she had last been seen. In response, Police received more than 12 calls from residents with information, one of which was from a girl that reported she had been sending and receiving text messages from the missing girl all day. With information from the girl’s cell phone, Police were able to track the missing girl’s location to a residence in Monroe County, Michigan. Working in conjunction with Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies, the girl was located safe, approximately 45 miles from where she had gone missing. She was brought back to Ohio where she was placed into the care of children’s services.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Davie, FL
Disabled - Recovered: Tuesday, April 27, 2010
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Davie, Florida (Broward County) Police Department Tuesday, April 27, 2010, Officer Rodriguez activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist the agency in searching for a missing 18 year old thought to be in need of medical assistance. The man suffers from tremors and had not taken his medication that day. He had last been seen earlier in the afternoon near the 3300 block of 78th Avenue and more than 5,000 alert calls were placed surrounding that area. Those alert calls resulted in a phone call from a resident who received the alert call and had seen a man matching the description given in the alert. Police responded to the location and discovered the man had already been transported to the hospital by Fire Rescue. Upon reporting to the hospital, officers were able to positively identify the man as the one they had been searching for. The total time from activation to safe assisted recovery was approximately one hour, thus preserving law enforcement time and resources.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Cordele, GA
Disabled - Recovered: Saturday, April 24, 2010
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Crisp County, Georgia Sheriff’s Office A 54 year old woman suffering from dementia went missing from Cordele on the afternoon of Saturday, April 24, 2010. Crisp County Sergeant/Investigator Williams called the A Child Is Missing Alert Program and more than 7,000 alert calls were launched in the area surrounding where the woman was last seen. Several calls to law enforcement came from citizens who had received the alert call and had information for Police. The woman was located safe approximately 4 miles from where she had gone missing. The total time from activation to safe assisted recovery was 80 minutes, thus preserving law enforcement time and resources.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Richmond Hill, GA
Child - Recovered: Wednesday, April 21, 2010
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Richmond Hill, Georgia (Bryan County) Police Department Wednesday, April 21, 2010, Lieutenant Strickland activated the A Child is Missing Alert to assist his agency in the search of a 15 year old boy who had run away the previous evening. Over 1,000 alert calls were placed surrounding a friend’s home where he had last been seen. In response to those alert calls, Police received many tips from fellow students, enabling Police to track the boy, until finally they located him safe at a shopping mall, 15 miles from where he had last been seen.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Kalamazoo, MI
Elderly - Recovered: Tuesday, April 20, 2010
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Kalamazoo County, Michigan Sheriff’s Office - Deputy David Deyoung contacted A Child Is Missing to activate the Alert Program on April 20, 2010 in search of an 80 year old man who suffers from Alzheimer’s and was possibly in need of medical attention. The man had walked away from his home the previous evening and deputies had conducted a thorough search with K-9’s that had turned up nothing. More than 2,100 alert calls were placed to the area surrounding the Riverview Drive address where the man had last been seen. Within two hours of the alert, the missing man was spotted by a motorist. Ultimately, the man was located safe, five miles from where he had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Yeagertown, PA
Child - Recovered: Saturday, April 10, 2010
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Mifflin County, Pennsylvania Regional Police Department On Saturday, April 10, 2010, Sergeant French activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist his agency’s search for a missing 9 year old boy. The boy had grabbed his rollerblades at approximately 4:30pm that day and when he did not come home well after dark; his parents grew worried and began searching the neighborhood. They could not find him, and finally called Police. Because of the delay in Police being notified, Sergeant French made a choice to launch the alert calls in spite of it being nearly midnight. Over 3,000 alert calls were placed to the area surrounding the Lewistown address where the boy had last been seen. In response to the alert calls, Police received several calls with information. One of those calls went to a neighbor where the boy happened to be playing with some other children his age. Ultimately, the boy was located safe, less than one tenth of a mile from where he had gone missing. The total time from activation of the alert calls to the child being located was less than 35 minutes, thus preserving law enforcement time and resources.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Batavia, NY
Elderly - Recovered: Thursday, April 08, 2010
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New York State Police-Troop A On Thursday, April 8th, 2010, Trooper Nolder activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist his agency in the search of a 79 year old man suffering from dementia who had gone missing the previous evening in his pickup truck. Over 1,000 calls were placed, covering a 15 square mile radius surrounding the Porterville address where he was last seen. In response to the alert calls, Police received a call from a woman who gave the location of the man’s vehicle. Ultimately, the man was located safe, 30 miles from where he had gone missing. It was later learned that he became confused and drove off road and into the mud. His truck became stuck in the mud and he remained in his truck all night until the Troopers arrived the next morning.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Fontana, CA
Child - Recovered: Tuesday, April 06, 2010
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Fontana, California (San Bernardino County) Police Department On Tuesday, April 6, 2010, Communications Supervisor Wendy Hostetter activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist in her agency’s search for a 7 year old girl. The mother of the missing girl had picked the girl up from school and family members were concerned about the mother’s state of mind and had expressed concern about the child’s safety. Approximately 3,000 alert calls were placed around the school, and in response to those alert calls, a citizen called in stating he had seen the two walking nearby. An officer responded and located both mother and child safe one and a half miles from the school.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Tucker, GA
Child - Recovered: Tuesday, April 06, 2010
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Dekalb County, Georgia Police Department On Tuesday, April 6, 2010 Detective McNeil activated the A Child Is Missing Alert to assist his agency’s search for a missing 11 year old boy. The boy had become upset and packed his bags the previous evening and hadn’t been seen since. More than 4,000 alert calls were placed to the area surrounding the 3000 block of Buford Highway, where the boy had last been seen. In response, Police received three calls with information, one of which was a neighbor of the boy, who called and said his nephew had knowledge of the boy’s whereabouts. Ultimately, the boy was located safe at a community gym, one mile from where he had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Maysville, MO
Elderly - Recovered: Wednesday, March 31, 2010
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DeKalb County, Missouri Sheriff’s Office - Wednesday, March 31, 2010, The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office activated The A Child Is Missing Alert to assist in their agency’s search for a missing 82 year old woman that suffers from dementia. She told her husband she was driving to the local grocery store the previous morning and hadn’t been seen since. More than 3,300 alert calls were placed to the area surrounding the 3000 block of Southeast Cook Road in Maysville, where she had last been seen. In response, the Sheriff's Office received a call from a resident who saw the woman near his residence the previous evening. The Sheriff's Office was then able to focus their search near the caller's residence. A highway patrol plane spotted her vehicle off the roadway a quarter mile from the caller’s residence in a field. Due to her dementia, the woman became confused while driving, and drove over a timberline. Her vehicle became stuck, and she sat, for nearly a day, without going for help. Ultimately, the woman was found safe, approximately a quarter mile from where she had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Crowley, LA
Child - Recovered: Monday, March 29, 2010
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Crowley, Louisiana (Acadia County) Police Department On March 29, 2010, Sergeant Broussard activated A Child Is Missing to assist in his agency’s search for a 15 year old girl that had been missing for three days. More than 4,000 alert calls were placed to the area surrounding the 700 block of Ervin Breaux Drive, where the girl had last been seen. In response, Police received numerous calls with information from the public. Three of those calls gave the girl’s whereabouts. Officers arrived at the residence indicated by the callers, did a thorough search, and discovered the girl safe, approximately one mile from where she had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Raleigh, NC
Child - Recovered: Saturday, March 27, 2010
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Wake County, North Carolina Sheriff’s Office Saturday, March 27, 2010, Deputy O’Neal activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist his agency’s search for a missing 4 year old boy. The circumstances were particularly alarming because the boy had been taken by force during a violent domestic dispute. Over 650 alert calls with a description of the boy, the person Deputies believed had taken him, and the vehicle they were last seen driving away in. One of those alert calls went to the house of a relative of the child, where the child happened to had been dropped off at. The relative had not known that Police were searching for the child until they received the alert message by telephone. They immediately notified Police that the child was in their care, and the child was brought to Police safe.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Scarsdale, NY
Child - Recovered: Wednesday, March 17, 2010
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Scarsdale, New York (Westchester County), Police Department - On Wednesday, March 17, 2010, Sergeant Godshall activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist in his agency’s search for an 11 year old boy that had run away from home after he had gotten into an argument with his parents. Authorities were also concerned because the boy was thought to be in need of medical attention. More than 2,600 alert calls were placed to the area surrounding the intersection of Glendale Road and Windmill Lane where the boy had last been seen. In response to those alert calls, Police received four calls with information on the boy’s whereabouts. One of those came from a resident who had seen the boy prior to receiving the alert call. She was then able to provide Police with information leading them directly to the boy, who was then located safe, approximately one half mile from where he had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Hahnville, LA
Child - Recovered: Tuesday, March 16, 2010
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St. Charles Parish, Louisiana Sheriff’s Office - On Monday, March 15, 2010, a 17 year old boy was reported missing after arguing with his mother, not returning home that evening and then not reporting for school the following morning. Sergeant Sampson activated the A Child Is Missing Alert, and more than 2,100 alert calls were placed to the area surrounding the 100 block of East Club Drive, where the boy had last been seen. Based on the agency’s comments, the child realized that it would be best to go home due to the high volume of local community response to our alerts. Upon his return, he was found to be safe and in good health.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Dwight, IL
Child - Recovered: Tuesday, March 16, 2010
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Dwight, Illinois (Livingston County) Police Department - A fifteen year old girl went missing from the 200 block of Andrew Avenue on Sunday, March 14, 2010, and Detective Gary Beier called A Child Is Missing Alert to assist in his agency’s search. The girl had recently gotten a new cell phone number which Police could not locate. More than 2,500 alert calls were sent out, asking anyone with information to call Police. In response to those calls, Police received 15 calls from residents. One of those calls provided Police with a new cell phone number for the girl, which then allowed them to track the girl’s location by using pings from the closest cell phone tower. As a result, she was located safe in Mattoon, Illinois, 120 miles from where she had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Pembroke Pines, FL
Child - Recovered: Sunday, March 14, 2010
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Pembroke Pines, Florida (Broward County) Police Department On Sunday, March 14, 2010 Officer Venema activated A Child Is Missing Alert to assist his agency’s search for a 9 year old boy who had gone missing from the 8500 block of Taft Street in Hollywood. The boy had run away before and Police were attempting to locate him by tracking his cell phone. Over 1,800 alert calls were placed. As a result of those alert calls, a call was received from a citizen who saw the boy outside of the perimeter police were using. Police were then able to adjust the targeted search area, and with the assistance of a phone trace, the boy was located safe, approximately 3 miles from where he had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Evansville, IN
Child - Recovered: Saturday, March 13, 2010
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Vanderburgh County, Indiana Sheriff’s Office - Lieutenant Daza contacted A Child Is Missing to activate the Alert Program on March 13, 2010 in search of a missing six year old boy. More than 600 alert calls were placed to the 8000 block of Hazel Court, where the boy had last been seen earlier that morning in Evansville. One of those alert calls went directly to a neighbor of the boy, where he happened to be playing. The neighbor was unaware that the child had been reported missing. Once he received the alert call, he called Police and returned the child to his family. Ultimately, the boy was located safe, less than one mile from where he had gone missing, and less than 30 minutes from the time the calls launched, thus preserving law enforcement time and resources.
Next Story Show MapLocation: New Castle, DE
Child - Recovered: Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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New Castle County, Delaware Police Department - Sergeant Schlecker notified the A Child Is Missing Alert of an autistic 14 year old boy who had gone missing from Bellevue Road in Wilmington on March 10, 2010. The boy had walked away from a group home after climbing through a window. More than 2,500 alert calls were placed in the area with the boy’s description, asking anyone with information to call Police. One of the recipients of the calls noticed a boy matching the description from the call walking along the roadway. As a direct result of information received by the alert calls, the boy was located safe six miles from where he had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Ocala, FL
Child - Recovered: Saturday, March 06, 2010
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Marion County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Friday, March 6, 2010, a 21 year old young man went missing from a campsite in Silver Springs, Florida and had not been seen for 24 hours. Sergeant Barclay quickly activated A Child Is Missing to assist his agency’s search for the man. More than 2,400 alert calls were placed to the area surrounding the campsite, and in response, numerous calls were received from the public with information. One of those calls was from a citizen who was able to provide deputies with the man’s location. Ultimately, he was located safe 5 miles from where he had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Rome, NY
Child - Recovered: Wednesday, March 03, 2010
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Rome, New York (Oneida County), Police Department - On Wednesday, March 3, 2010, Investigator Jon Carr activated the A Child Is Missing Alert to assist in his agency’s search for a fifteen year old girl and her four month old daughter. She had last been seen getting out of taxi with her daughter and Police had three addresses in Utica they believed she could be. The technician mapped out an area that followed a main road which connected the three Utica addresses. Over 5,300 alert calls were placed surrounding those addresses. In response, Police received over 75 calls from the public with information, and one of those calls gave the location of the girl and her infant daughter. Both were found safe by Police.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Harrison, MI
Elderly - Recovered: Sunday, February 28, 2010
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Clare County, Michigan Sheriff’s Office On the morning of Sunday, February 28, 2010, the Clare County Sheriff’s Office was investigating the disappearance of a man who threatened to harm himself, and then abandoned his vehicle, wallet and keys and left on foot. Deputy McClellan activated the A Child Is Missing Alert, and more than 2,700 calls were placed to the residents and businesses surrounding the 280 block of East Ohio Road in Farwell where the man had last been seen. “We received numerous calls leading us in the direction of this subject,” said the Clare County Sheriff’s Office, “and the final call was from someone with him.” Ultimately the man was found safe seven miles from where he had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Bel Air, MD
Child - Recovered: Tuesday, February 23, 2010
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Harford County, Maryland Police Department When a 12 year old girl thought to be in need of medical assistance went missing in Abingdon on February 23, 2010, Corporal Gonzales activated A Child Is Missing Alert. More than 1,900 alert calls were placed to the neighborhood surrounding the 2900 block of Salford Drive, where the girl had last been seen. In response to the alert calls, Police received 12 calls from the public with information, ultimately leading to the girl’s safe recovery 2 miles from where she had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Hendersonville, NC
Children - Recovered: Saturday, February 20, 2010
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“The girls were located thanks to you,” Sergeant Wanda Ponder said of the A Child is Missing Alert program, “because callers gave us their direction of travel.” This was after more than 2,400 alert calls were placed to assist in the agency’s search for two nine year old girls that had gone missing after a sleepover. The girls were last seen playing in the yard near the 5300 block of Old Clear Creek Road in Edneyville. The Sheriff’s office received more than 20 calls from the community, enabling them to locate the girls safe, walking along a road about 3 miles from where they had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Orlando, FL
Child - Recovered: Thursday, February 18, 2010
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Orlando, Florida (Orange County) Police Department On Thursday, February 18, 2010, Officer Finley activated the A Child Is Missing Alert to assist in his agency’s search for a missing 12 year old boy. More than 3,000 calls were placed to the neighborhood surrounding the 5200 block of North Orange Blossom Trail, where the boy had last been seen. He was found safe as a direct result of the alert calls less than one and a half hours later, approximately 5 miles from where he had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Sanibel, FL
Elderly - Recovered: Thursday, February 18, 2010
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Sanibel, Florida (Lee County) Police Department-SilverAlert- When a partially blind seventy-eight year old man with dementia went missing near the 3000 block of Singing Winds Drive, Lieutenant Cooper of the Sanibel Police Department activated the A Child is Missing Alert. Over 4,500 alert calls were placed to neighbors and residents in the tightly knit community. When the missing man returned home of his own accord that evening, his neighbor, having received an alert call, phoned Police, who were then able to check that the man was safe. The search was called off, saving law enforcement time and resources.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Tampa, FL
Child - Recovered: Tuesday, February 16, 2010
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Hillsborough County, Florida Sheriff’s Office On February 15, 2010, an 11 year old boy went missing from the 300 block of Chastain Road in Seffner, Florida and Deputy Kowal activated the A Child is Missing Alert. More than 2,100 alert calls were placed in the area, giving the boys description and asking anyone with information to call Police. One of the recipients of those calls gave the location of the boy, which Police were then able to recover safe, a little less than a mile from where he had gone missing. “Successful recovery of missing juvenile,” said Communications Supervisor Alex Diaz, “we can’t thank you enough for the support you provide us.”
Next Story Show MapLocation: Fort Payne, AL
Child - Recovered: Tuesday, February 09, 2010
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Fort Payne, Alabama (Dekalb) Police Department - Training to activation to success all in one day: “ACIM works. The child was located less than 10 minutes after ACIM was notified;” This from Commissioner Ron Ogletree who hosted a training in Fort Payne the morning of February 9, 2010 for his agency as well as numerous surrounding agencies in the area. That same afternoon, a seven year old girl went missing. Officers checked the girl’s residence as well as her friend’s homes and asked all family members where she might possibly be. Turning up nothing, the situation was becoming more worrisome as the girl suffers from diabetes and had not eaten in several hours. Upon activation, over 2,000 alert calls were placed to the area surrounding the 2000 block of Lincoln Avenue, where the girl was last seen. In response to the alert calls, Police received over 25 calls from the public, one of which was the mother of a child the missing girl was playing with, less than a block from her home, who promptly called Police, enabling them to locate her safe.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Gaffney, SC
Elderly - Recovered: Monday, February 08, 2010
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Cherokee County, South Carolina Sheriff’s Office On February 8, 2010, an 83 year old woman suffering from dementia went missing from her home in Gaffney. The sun had set and the woman was only wearing a house coat when she went missing. Lieutenant Hill activated A Child is Missing and over 1,300 alert calls were placed around the woman’s home, asking anyone with information to call Police. A passer-by, who had received an alert call and had left home, saw the woman walking on the shoulder of the road and phoned Police. She was located safe, five miles from where she had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Lewiston, ID
Children - Recovered: Saturday, February 06, 2010
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Lewiston, Idaho (Nez Perce County) Police Department “A Citizen received the call and was familiar with the child – located him on the roadway and returned him home, “said Lewiston, Idaho Dispatcher Lana MacArthur. This came after the A Child is Missing Alert program was activated by Lewiston Police who were searching for a 9 year old boy who had gone missing February 10, 2010. More than 3,700 alert calls were placed to the area surrounding the intersection of 16th Avenue and 8th Street, where the boy was last seen. He was found safe approximately 1 mile from where he had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Trenton, OH
Child - Recovered: Sunday, January 31, 2010
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Trenton, Ohio (Butler County) Police Department It was 20 degrees outside in Trenton, Ohio when Detective Jamy Chaney began his search for a missing 16 year old girl. Even more worrisome is that the girl left behind her shoes and was only wearing a t-shirt and sweatpants. A Child is Missing Alert placed over 2,200 alert calls to the area surrounding the 900 block of Charles Street, where the girl had last been seen. Police received 25 calls from residents enabling them to locate the girl safe seven miles from where she had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Humboldt, IA
Child - Recovered: Thursday, January 28, 2010
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When a non-custodial mother abducted her one year old daughter, The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office activated A Child is Missing Alert. More than 3,300 alert calls were placed around the 100 block of Hall Street, where the child was last seen. As a result of those alert calls, the Sheriff’s office received 20 phone calls with information, enabling them to locate the child safe and sound.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Muncie, IN
Children - Recovered: Monday, January 25, 2010
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Muncie, Indiana (Delaware County) Police Department On January 25, 2010, the Muncie Police contacted the A Child is Missing Alert to assist in their agency’s search for two missing brothers, aged five and seven. Over 7,000 alert calls describing the two boys were placed to the area surrounding the 2900 block of Franklin Street, where they had last been seen. This generated three calls from residents who had seen the boys and Police found them safe at Wal-Mart, approximately one mile from where they had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Birmingham, AL
Child - Recovered: Sunday, January 24, 2010
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When an 11 year old girl wearing only pajamas went missing on January 24, 2010, Deputy Jackson called A Child is Missing to assist in the agency’s search. Nearly 4000 alert calls were placed near the 2500 block of Second Way, where the girl had last been seen. One of those alert calls went directly to a house the child was walking to and Police were able to locate the girl safe approximately a half mile from where she had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Sherwood, AR
Child - Recovered: Thursday, January 21, 2010
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When a 2 month old was abducted by her babysitter on January 21, 2010, the Sherwood Police department began to search for her and utilized every tool at their disposal including A Child is Missing Alert. Nearly 4,000 alert calls were launched surrounding the area where the infant was last seen with her babysitter. Those alert calls included a description of the vehicle the babysitter was believed to be traveling in with the infant. One of the recipients of those alert calls spotted the vehicle abandoned on the side of the road and notified the Police. In turn, more alert calls were placed surrounding the new location of the abandoned vehicle. As a result, the infant was located safe and reunited with her mother.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Jacksonville, FL
Child - Recovered: Saturday, January 16, 2010
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Jacksonville, Florida (Duvall County) Sheriff’s Office When a 9 year old girl went missing in the afternoon of January 15, 2010, Detective McKinnon of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office activated The A Child is Missing Alert to assist in the agency’s search. A Child is Missing placed more than 6000 alert calls in the vicinity of 8000 Everest Drive, where the girl had last been seen. In response to those alert calls, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office received numerous calls with tips, enabling law enforcement to locate her safe and sound approximately four blocks from where she had last been seen.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Sebring, FL
Child - Recovered: Saturday, January 16, 2010
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On January 16, 2010, The Highlands County Sheriff's Office received a call from concerned residents regarding a young blonde girl wandering unattended near the intersection of Citroen Drive and Romeo Street in Sebring, Florida. When deputies arrived to investigate, the child was gone. Fearing for the safety of the child, Sergeant Barry Jones activated The A Child is Missing Alert and nearly 700 alert calls were placed in the area where the girl was seen. According to Sgt. Jones, the system “Worked Perfect,” as many residents came out of their homes and searched the area for the girl. One recipient of the alert call came forward and was able to identify the girl and her home to the Sheriff’s office. Use of the A Child is Missing Alert System saved law enforcement time and resources.
Next Story Show MapLocation: San Bernardino, CA
Disabled - Recovered: Thursday, January 14, 2010
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San Bernardino County, California Sheriff’s Office A 49 year old man thought to be a danger to himself was reported missing to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s office on January 15, 2010. Sergeant Doug Wolfe activated the A Child is Missing Alert and over 4,400 alert calls were placed in near the 400 block of East Elysian Boulevard, where the man was last seen. Approximately 20 calls with information were generated, enabling Police to locate the man safe hiding in nearby woods, about a block from where he had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Marshalltown, IA
Children - Recovered: Thursday, January 14, 2010
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Marshalltown, Iowa (Marshall County) Police Department On January 14, 2010, two brothers ran away from their mother at the local elementary school, one of whom has autism. Police began the search by activating A Child is Missing Alert and nearly 1700 alert calls with the boys’ description were placed surrounding the school. Fifteen alert call recipients contacted Marshalltown Police including two callers who had spotted the boys. As a result, Police located the boys safe at 8pm some eight tenths of a mile from the school.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Miami, FL
Elderly - Recovered: Tuesday, January 12, 2010
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Early, during an unusual freezing Tuesday morning, a 78 year old man who was not wearing a shirt and possibly in need of medical attention, went missing in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Miami-Dade Police called A Child Is Missing and activated the Alert Program. Nearly 2,900 alert calls were placed to the area surrounding where the man had last been seen. One of the recipients of the alert call, (a neighbor) found the missing man in his yard approximately 1 block where he had last been seen. The Miami-Dade Police were notified and the man was recovered safe and sound.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Wendell, NC
Children - Recovered: Tuesday, January 12, 2010
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Wendell, North Carolina (Wake County) Police Department When a nine year old boy thought to be in need of medical attention went missing at 11:25am on January 12, 2010, Police Dispatcher Daryl Hales activated the A Child Is Missing Alert Program. More than 4,100 alert calls were placed to the area surrounding the 500 block of Cook Street in Wendell where the boy had last been seen. Unbeknownst to Police as they were conducting the search, the boy was hiding because he was in trouble and didn’t want to go home. In response to the alert calls, Police received 25 calls from the public with information—several of whom, had seen the boy according to Dispatcher Hales. Ultimately Wendell Police located the boy safe on Highway 97 near Edgemont Road, approximately three miles from where he had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Montclair, NJ
Elderly - Recovered: Saturday, January 09, 2010
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Montclair, New Jersey (Essex County) Police Department A 74 year old woman with Alzheimer’s was reported missing on January 9, 2010. The Montclair Police Department quickly activated The A Child is Missing Alert, and over 3000 alert calls were placed to the area surrounding the 400 block of Bloomfield Avenue, where she was last seen. A woman who received the alert call and who had seen the missing woman called Police, enabling them to locate her at a park approximately one mile from where she had gone missing. She was taken by ambulance to the hospital, where she received medical treatment.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Lexington, MS
Elderly - Recovered: Tuesday, January 05, 2010
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Holmes County, Mississippi Sheriff’s Office On the morning of January 5, 2010, a sixty nine-year-old man with Alzheimer’s was reported missing from his home in Lexington, MS. A Child Is Missing was activated by Sheriff Willie March, who reported a full description of the man in hopes that a neighbor might have information leading to the recovery of the missing man. A Child is Missing alerted over 1200 homes and businesses in the region surrounding the Lexington Estates Apartments, where the man was last seen. One of the recipients of the alert calls was with the missing man, Police were contacted, and the man was reunited with his wife.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Pikesville, MD
Elderly - Recovered: Tuesday, January 05, 2010
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Maryland State Police Department “Great job, thanks for your help,” said Maryland State Police Corporal John Revel after A Child Is Missing helped his agency located a missing 64 year old man in need of medical attention. Canine patrols and a helicopter were already searching for the man, but it was information from one of the six calls Police received from the alert calls placed in the area that led them to the man’s whereabouts. This occurred in the 5000 block of Sailfish Drive in Eden, Maryland on Monday, January 4, 2010. The man had last been seen at 9:38am, alert calls were placed at 1:47pm, and the man was safely located at 6:15 the following morning.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Rome, NY
Children - Recovered: Saturday, January 02, 2010
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Rome, New York (Oneida County), Police Department When a 15 year old girl went missing in Rome, New York, Rome Police Patrolman Jason Barton called A Child Is Missing and activated the Alert Program to assist his agency’s search. The girl had last been seen at 8:30pm on New Year’s night and the Alert Program was being activated the following afternoon. With more than 4,000 alert calls placed to the area surrounding 421 Williams Street in Rome, the girl’s last known whereabouts, the girl was located at 5:00pm on January 2, 2010.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Columbus, GA
Elderly - Recovered: Thursday, December 24, 2009
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Columbus, Georgia (Muscogee County) Police Department A 75 year old man, thought to possibly be in need of medical attention, had gone missing from the 3900 block of Macon Road in Columbus, Georgia on December 23, 2009. He had gone missing before, but Police had checked the location he was found with no results. So the Columbus, Georgia Police Department activated the A Child Is Missing Alert Program and more than 1,500 alert calls were placed to the area surrounding where the man had last been seen. One of the recipients of the alert call contacted Police to inform them he had given the missing man a ride to Richman, Georgia the day before. Following that information, the man was located shortly after 35 miles from where he had last been seen.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Tampa, FL
Children - Recovered: Sunday, December 20, 2009
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Hillsborough County, Florida Sheriff’s Office On December 20, 2009 the Hillsborough County, Florida Sheriff’s Office called the A Child Is Missing Alert Program seeking assistance in the agency’s search for a missing 13 year old girl. The girl had last been seen in the 1500 block of Carter Oaks Drive in Valrico, Florida at 10:00am that Sunday. A Child Is Missing placed more than 1,700 alert calls in search of the girl. Five people contacted police with information as a result of the alert calls, but it was an unknown alert call recipient who was responsible for the child’s safe return shortly after 8:00 that night.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Hahnville, LA
Children - Recovered: Thursday, December 17, 2009
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St. Charles Parish, Louisiana Sheriff’s Office On December 17th in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana a 16 year old boy had runaway and Police feared he might harm himself. He had never run away before, but left shortly after 11:00am that day. St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Deputies began their search and included A Child Is Missing in their efforts to locate the boy. At 2:25pm the alert calls were launched to the search area, nearly 1,000 calls in all, and less than two hours later the boy was located safely as a result. He was found as a direct result of the alert calls nearly 30 miles from where he had runaway.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Douglasville, GA
Elderly - Recovered: Sunday, December 13, 2009
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Douglas County, Georgia Sheriff’s Office An 80 year old man with Alzheimer’s, who had also gone missing two years earlier, was again reported missing from the 8400 block of Flint Hill Road in Douglasville, Georgia—having last been seen on December 13, 2009 at 6:30pm. Time was particularly valuable as the man was thought to be in need of medical attention. A Child Is Missing launched more than 1,500 alert calls to the area at the request of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. The man was located safely as a result of the calls at 8:13pm approximately one mile from where he had last been seen.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Pembroke Pines, FL
Children - Recovered: Sunday, December 13, 2009
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Pembroke Pines, Florida (Broward County) Police Department On Sunday, December 13, 2009 a nine year old boy went missing from the 13000 block of Northwest 18th Court in Hollywood, Florida and neighboring Pembroke Pines Police were active in the search for the boy. They called A Child Is Missing and activated the Alert Program which resulted in more than 1,500 alert calls being placed to the area Police were searching. “Phone calls to residents caused neighbors to come outside and assist with the search,” according to Pembroke Pines Police. Ultimately the boy was safely located by a neighbor about 1/10 mile from where he had last been seen.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Quincy, FL
Children - Recovered: Friday, December 11, 2009
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Quincy, Florida (Gadsden County) Police Department When an eight year old boy went missing after school in Quincy, Florida on December 11, 2009 and never returned home, Quincy Police began a search. That search included contacting and activating the A Child Is Missing Alert Program. Nearly 5,000 alert calls were placed to the area surrounding the 700 block of South Stewart Street where the boy had last been seen. As a result of those alert calls, the boy was located within three hours and was found safe approximately two-and-a-half miles from where he had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Iowa Falls, IA
Elderly - Recovered: Friday, December 11, 2009
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Iowa Falls, Iowa (Hardin County) Police Department An 81 year old woman in need of medical attention had gone missing from the 100 block of Rocksylvania Avenue in Iowa City, Iowa at approximately 8:15am on Friday, December 11, 2009. Iowa Falls Police called A Child Is Missing and, while activating the Alert Program, made cell phone contact with the woman. When the woman hung up and Police were unable to verify her location, A Child Is Missing launched more than 1,300 alert calls to the area surrounding where the woman was thought to be. As a result of those alert calls, Police received 15 calls from the public with information that did lead to the woman’s whereabouts. Ultimately she was located at 9:16am approximately ¼ mile from where she had last been seen.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Ft Worth, TX
Children - Recovered: Saturday, December 05, 2009
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Fort Worth, Texas (Tarrant County) Police Department A 14 year old boy went missing from the 13000 block of Ponderosa Ranch in Fort Worth, Texas on December 4, 2009 and Fort Worth Police utilized A Child Is Missing to assist their search. After nearly 5,000 alert calls were placed to the area surrounding where the boy had last been seen, Police were able to locate him safely as a result of the alert calls.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Paxton, IL
Children - Recovered: Sunday, November 29, 2009
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Ford County, Illinois Sheriff’s Office A family friend, who had received an alert call from A Child Is Missing, of a missing 13 year old boy located the boy along a roadway and called Police. This occurred just before midnight on November 29, 2009 in Melvin, Illinois. The boy had last been seen at approximately 3:30 that afternoon and Police had concern for his safety. After nearly 2,000 alert calls were placed at the request of the Ford County Sheriff’s Office, the boy was safely located.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Van Buren, AR
Children - Recovered: Tuesday, November 24, 2009
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Van Buren, Arkansas (Crawford County) Police Department After A Child Is Missing placed more than 2,600 alert calls in Van Buren, Arkansas, “a number of residents who were called, came out to assist in the search,” a Police official said. This came after the Van Buren Police activated the A Child Is Missing Alert Program on November 24, 2009 to assist the agency’s search for a seven year old boy who had gone missing at 4:30pm that day. As a result of the more than 100 calls to Police, and people helping in the search, generated by A Child Is Missing, the boy was located safe at approximately 7:00pm.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Millersville, MD
Elderly - Recovered: Tuesday, November 24, 2009
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Anne Arundel County, Maryland Police Department When an 84 year old woman in need of medical attention went missing from the 8500 block of Jenkins Road in Pasadena, Maryland at 1:00am on November 24, 2009, the Anne Arundel County, Maryland Police Department called A Child Is Missing to activate the Alert Program to assist the search. More than 1,100 alert calls were placed to the area surrounding where the woman was last seen. One hour and 11 minutes later Police located the woman safe as a result of the alert calls. She was found in the 8400 block of Fort Smallwood Road in Baltimore, Maryland approximately 2/10 mile from where she had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Sarasota, FL
Disabled - Recovered: Monday, November 23, 2009
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Sarasota County, Florida Sheriff’s Office “Citizens received your [alert] calls and came out of their houses to meet passing deputies,” said an official from the Sarasota County, Florida Sheriff’s Office. When a 69 year old man in need of medical attention went missing from the 6300 block of Camphor Avenue in Sarasota on November 23, 2009, many who received alert phone calls from A Child Is Missing “gave information regarding last location seen” and enabled deputies to learn the man had purchased a bus ticket to an out of town location officials said. Through investigation deputies were able to make law enforcement contact with the man and ensure his safety.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Merrimack, NH
Disabled - Recovered: Monday, November 23, 2009
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Merrimack, New Hampshire (Hillsborough County) Police Department After A Child Is Missing launched more than 800 alert calls in search of man who had gone missing from Amherst Road in Merrimack, New Hampshire, “the calls received put us in the general area helping him to be found,” according to Police. The calls alert calls were placed by A Child Is Missing at the request of Merrimack Police on the afternoon of November 23, 2009 in search of a 40 year old man in need of medical attention. The man was safely located at 7:00pm that day approximately three miles from where he had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Manchester, NH
Children - Recovered: Friday, November 20, 2009
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Manchester, New Hampshire (Hillsborough County) Police Department With a 12 year old boy with autism missing in cold weather for five hours and thought to possibly be in need of medical attention, the Manchester, New Hampshire Police Department called A Child Is Missing seeking help with the agency’s search for the boy. This occurred on November 19, 2009. After initially placing alert calls to the area surrounding the 200 block of Old Wellington Road in Manchester, Police called A Child Is Missing a second time requesting a re-call of the initial search area and an expansion of that area. Nearly 7,000 alert calls in all were placed and ultimately the boy was safely located after a resident who received an alert call saw the boy and called Manchester Police.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Irwin, PA
Children - Recovered: Friday, November 20, 2009
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Irwin, Pennsylvania (Westmoreland County) Police Department An 88 year old woman in need of medical attention went missing from the 1100 block of Ninth Street in Irwin, Pennsylvania on November 20, 2009 and the Irwin Police Department responded. The woman had last been seen at 5:00am and soon after Police called A Child Is Missing and activated the Alert Program. More than 1,400 alert calls were placed to the area surrounding where the woman had last been seen. After receiving several calls from people who had received an alert call, at 7:47am Police safely located the woman less than a mile from where she had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Mt Clemens, MI
Children - Recovered: Wednesday, November 18, 2009
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Macomb County, Michigan Sheriff’s Office A woman who had received an alert call from A Child Is Missing called Police saying she was watching the missing boy out her window. A Macomb County, Michigan Sheriff’s Deputy went to the location provided by the woman and safely recovered the 11 year old boy. The boy had gone missing on November 18, 2009 on his walk home from school in Romeo, Michigan and was thought to possibly be in need of medical attention. After more than 1,200 alert calls were placed by A Child Is Missing, the Sheriff’s Office received numerous calls regarding sightings of the boy—one of which led to his safe recovery.
Next Story Show MapLocation: New Port Richey, FL
Children - Recovered: Tuesday, November 17, 2009
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Pasco County, Florida Sheriff’s Office On Tuesday, November 17, 2009, Detective David Boyer of the Pasco County, Florida Sheriff’s Office called A Child Is Missing and activated the Alert Program regarding a 10 year old boy who had gone missing that morning. The boy had last been seen in the 5600 block of Cecelia Drive in New Port Richey, Florida at 8:35 and A Child Is Missing placed nearly 4,000 alert calls to the area surrounding that location. Those alert calls resulted in four or five calls to the Sheriff’s Office with information about the whereabouts of the boy. Ultimately, as a result of the alert calls, Pasco County Sheriff’s Office personnel safely located the boy at 1:30 that afternoon approximately ½ mile from where he had last been seen.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Dover, TN
Children - Recovered: Tuesday, November 17, 2009
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Stewart County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office The Stewart County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office called A Child Is Missing around mid-day on November 17, 2009. The agency was working a case of a missing six year old boy in Big Rock, Tennessee and were activating the Alert Program to assist the search. After nearly 3,500 alert calls were placed in search of the boy, Sheriff’s Office personnel were able to locate the boy as a result of the alert calls.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Bonifay, FL
Children - Recovered: Tuesday, November 17, 2009
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Holmes County, Florida Sheriff’s Office A 12 year old boy went missing in Bonifay, Florida and the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office began a search for him. Exacerbating the search was a missing knife that Deputies were unsure the child had. They contacted the A Child Is Missing Alert Program and alert calls were placed to the area surrounding where the child had last been seen. After receiving several calls from the public with information, Deputies were able to locate the boy safely approximately ¾ of a mile from where he had last been seen.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Guyton, GA
Children - Recovered: Friday, November 13, 2009
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Guyton, Georgia (Effingham County)Police Department When a 14 year old boy went missing in Guyton, Georgia, Police there began a search and contacted A Child Is Missing to augment that search. The child had never gone missing before and had last been seen in the area of the 700 block of Poplar Street in Guyton at approximately 5:20pm on November 12, 2009. After more than 900 alert calls were placed to the area surrounding where the boy was known to have been most recently, two calls with information were received by Guyton Police. Information from those calls led police to the boys location approximately 1 ½ miles away.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Farmers Branch, TX
Elderly - Recovered: Wednesday, November 11, 2009
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Farmers Branch, Texas (Dallas County) Police Department Wednesday, November 11, 2009, Sergeant Skocks called A Child Is Missing Alert to assist his agency in searching for a 78 year old man suffering from Alzheimer’s. The on call technician shared with the sergeant that Alzheimer’s patients often walk in straight lines, which ACIM has learned from case history. Nearly 900 alert calls were placed around the man’s home. “Incoming calls of residents who have known the missing elderly and have started search efforts assisted law enforcement tremendously!” said Sergeant Skocks. “People saw him hours prior and helped with direction.” Ultimately, the man walked into a Police Department in the neighboring town, approximately 5 miles away, which happened to be in a straight line from where he went missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Malta, MT
Children - Recovered: Wednesday, November 11, 2009
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Phillips County, Montana Sheriff’s Office The A Child Is Missing Alert Program was called by the Phillips County, Montana Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday, November 11, 2009. The agency was seeking assistance in its search for a 14 year old boy who had gone missing at 11:30 the previous night. A Child Is Missing launched approximately 1,400 alert phone calls in the area surrounding the 600 block of Central Avenue in Malta, Montana—the area where the boy had last been seen. As a result of the alert phone calls, the boy was observed walking along South Central Avenue and Phillips County Sheriff’s personnel ensured the boy made it home safely.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Marinette, WI
Children - Recovered: Tuesday, November 10, 2009
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Marinette, Wisconsin (Marinette County) Police Department A seven year old girl who had last been seen at 4:00pm on November 10, 2009 in her back yard playing with a friend was missing in Marinette, Wisconsin. Police their called A Child Is Missing and activated the Alert Program which resulted in more than 1,300 alert calls being placed to the area surrounding the 1300 block of Marinette Avenue where the girl had last been seen. Thirteen calls with information were received by Marinette Police, one of which was “a call from a Pastor near the school [who] saw [the] girl picked up in a pickup truck,” according to Marinette Police. The caller also reported seeing the girl’s bike put in the back of the truck. With that information, Police were able to quickly locate the girl safe approximately six miles from where she had last been seen.
Next Story Show MapLocation: San Bernardino, CA
Elderly - Recovered: Monday, November 09, 2009
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San Bernardino County, California Sheriff’s Office The San Bernardino County, California Sheriff’s Office activated the A Child Is Missing Alert Program on November 9, 2009 when it was searching for a 79 year old woman, possibly in need of medical attention, who had gone missing. She had last been seen that morning at 10:00 in the area of the 18000 block of Alder Street in Hesperia, California and Police were concerned about her safety. A Child Is Missing quickly launched more than 1,500 alert calls which “generated the neighborhood to come out of their houses to look,” said San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Sergeant Colleen Kuhn. The Sheriff’s Office received six to seven calls from the community as a result of the alert calls and, shortly after, the woman was found safe three miles away.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Aberdeen, SD
Disabled - Recovered: Sunday, November 08, 2009
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Aberdeen, South Dakota (Brown County) Police Department “It was your call that found the missing male,” according to Aberdeen, South Dakota Police. This in reference to the safe recovery of an 18 year old boy, who suffers from autism, had gone missing in Aberdeen on November 8, 2009. Police there called A Child Is Missing and activated the Alert Program to help their search. Nearly 1,800 alert calls were placed to the area surrounding where the boy had last been seen resulting in two calls from the public with information. It was information from one of those calls that led Police to the boy’s location—four miles from where he had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Helena, GA
Children - Recovered: Tuesday, November 03, 2009
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Helena, Georgia (Telfair County)Police Department “The child was found as a direct result of this program,” according to Helena, Georgia Police, “this is a great program, thanks for your help.” This came after 2,400 alert calls were placed to the area surrounding the 100 block of West Oak Street in McRae, Georgia. The alert calls were requested by Helena Police when an 11 year old boy went missing at 5:00pm on November 3, 2009. After the alert calls were placed, a friend of the missing boy walked into a convenience store and was asked by the clerk if she had heard the alert. The boy was at her house and Police were immediately notified.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Taylor, MI
Children - Recovered: Saturday, October 31, 2009
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Taylor, Michigan (Wayne County) Police Department An 18 year old boy went missing on Friday evening, October 30, 2009 from the 9200 block of East Pickwick Circle in Taylor, Michigan. After finally being notified, and fearing the boy was in need of medical attention, Taylor Police contacted A Child Is Missing on Saturday, October 31st. More than 3,000 alert calls were placed to the area the boy had last been seen and, as a result, he was brought by someone to the Taylor Police Department.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Parma, OH
Elderly - Recovered: Sunday, October 25, 2009
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Parma, Ohio (Cuyahoga County) Police Department A 76 year old man went missing in Parma, Ohio and was located at Metro General Hospital in Cleveland the morning after alert calls were placed by A Child Is Missing. It was October 24, 2009 when the man went missing at approximately 5:00pm. After police were notified and began a search, the A Child Is Missing Alert Program was activated the following afternoon with more than 1,800 alert calls being placed. As a result, six calls with information were received by Parma Police and the man was located.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Clarksville, TN
Elderly - Recovered: Sunday, October 25, 2009
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Clarksville, Tennessee (Montgomery County) Sheriff’s Office An elderly woman, with a mental condition that causes confusion, went missing in Clarksville, Tennessee on October 25, 2009. Clarksville Police contacted A Child Is Missing to activate the Alert Program—which they had successfully done in 2007 when a nine year old boy went missing. This time, more than 3,400 alert calls were placed to the area surrounding where the woman had last been seen. One person who received the alert call knew the woman was at church. Police were notified and located the woman safe 16 miles from where she had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: North Braddock, PA
Children - Recovered: Thursday, October 22, 2009
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North Braddock, Pennsylvania (Allegheny County) Police Department On October 22, 2009, the North Braddock, Pennsylvania Police Department contacted A Child Is Missing to activate the Alert Program to assist the agency’s search for a 13 year old boy who had gone missing the previous evening. He had last been seen in the 1100 block of Rebecca Avenue in North Braddock and more than 3,400 alert calls were placed surrounding that area. This resulted in approximately 20 calls from the public to North Braddock Police with information and the boy, knowing about the alert calls searching for him, returned home.
Next Story Show MapLocation: LaPorte, IN
Elderly - Recovered: Sunday, October 18, 2009
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LaPorte County, Indiana Sheriff’s Office Sunday, October 18, 2009, Sergeant Ulam was leading the search for an 85 year old woman suffering from dementia. A Child Is Missing Alert was activated to assist and more than 1,200 alert calls were placed surrounding the woman’s home. In response, more than 10 calls from the public were received, which helped Police narrow down the search parameters. Ultimately, the woman was found safe, approximately 2.5 miles from where she had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: New Port Richey, FL
Elderly - Recovered: Thursday, October 15, 2009
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Pasco County, Florida Sheriff’s Office On October 15, 2009 the Pasco County, Florida Sheriff’s Office had been working a case of a missing 61 year old man who had numerous medical concerns. The man had always been supervised, had never gone missing before, and didn’t like to leave his house. Family members had communicated to Pasco County Sheriff’s Office officials that the man had recently been hallucinating and depressed. Sheriff’s Office personnel had checked with taxi companies, hospitals, shelters, and other facilities numerous times with no sign of the man. With a helicopter search scheduled for 3:00pm that day, the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office contacted A Child Is Missing and nearly 1,400 alert calls were placed to the area surrounding where the man had last been seen. Three alert call recipients contacted the Sheriff’s Office, including a woman who said she had been on duty at a local hospital when the man walked in. This specific information led the Sheriff’s Office to the hospital where the man was safely located approximately five to 10 miles from where he had gone missing—a recovery which eliminated the need for the helicopter search.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Yeagertown, PA
Children - Recovered: Thursday, October 15, 2009
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Mifflin County, Pennsylvania Regional Police Department A 13 year old girl thought to possible be in need of medical attention went missing from the 100 block of West 4th Street in Lewiston, Pennsylvania on October 15, 2009 at approximately 6:35pm. As Mifflin County Regional Police were searching, they were fully aware the girl had recently moved into the area. This provided little information as to where she may have gone and Police activated the A Child Is Missing Alert Program. After more than 1,200 alert calls were placed to the area surrounding where she had last been seen, 14 calls with information were placed to Police. Based on information from those calls, Police located the girl safe at 8:00pm two miles from where she had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Nevada, MO
Disabled - Recovered: Thursday, October 15, 2009
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Nevada, Missouri (Vernon County) Police Department A 59 year old man in need of medical attention went missing in Nevada, Missouri shortly after 7:00pm on October 15, 2009. Nevada Police called A Child Is Missing and activated the Alert Program which led to more than 1,200 alert calls being placed to the area surrounding where he had last been seen. A person who received one of those alert calls, contacted Police saying she saw a man fitting that description in the south part of town. Information from that caller led Police to the man who was found safe at 8:42pm that day.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Medina, OH
Children - Recovered: Tuesday, October 06, 2009
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Medina, Ohio (Medina County) Police Department On October 6, 2009, Medina, Ohio Police were working a sensitive case involving a missing 11 year old girl who suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. She had gone missing from school after getting in trouble and Police were concerned not only that she was missing, but felt she might be in need of medical attention. They called A Child Is Missing and activated the Alert Program which resulted in nearly 4,000 alert calls being placed to the area surrounding where she had last been seen. As a result of those alert calls, Medina Police received information that led them to the girl who was found safe near where she had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Claremore, OK
Children - Recovered: Friday, October 02, 2009
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Claremore, Oklahoma (Rogers County) Police Department Claremore, Oklahoma Police called A Child Is Missing and activated the Alert Program an hour after a nine year old boy had gone missing from the 300 block of Fry Terrace in Claremore at approximately 6:00pm on Friday, October 2, 2009. More than 4,000 alert calls were placed to the area surrounding that address and 17 minutes later the boy was found based on information generated by the alert calls. Several people had called Claremore Police after receiving the alert and provided information that helped locate the boy safely as he was walking in the 2300 block of South Highway 66 in Claremore.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Stevensville, MI
Children - Recovered: Friday, September 25, 2009
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Lincoln Township, Michigan (Berrien County) Police Department A two year old boy, whose name was unknown to Police, was located on September 25, 2009 in the 600 block of John Beers Road in Stevensville, Michigan. The Lincoln Township Police Department began a search for the parents of the boy and started knocking on doors searching for information that might lead them to the parents. After activating the A Child Is Missing Alert Program, nearly 300 alert calls were placed to assist the Lincoln Township Police efforts. As a result of those alert calls, Police received 30 calls from the public—which ultimately provided information that led to the boy’s parents.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Munhall, PA
Children - Recovered: Thursday, September 24, 2009
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Munhall, Pennsylvania (Allegheny County) Police Department After activating the A Child Is Missing Alert Program on September 24, 2009 to help search for the parents of a three year old boy who had been found, Munhall, Pennsylvania Police Officer Daniel Boehme wrote: “Your program worked better than we could have hoped. Within seconds of receiving your call that the [alert] calls were being placed, we started getting calls to our station. These calls gave us several leads as to where the child may have come from and gave us some locations to look where the child may have lived. The calls made by [A Child Is Missing] also reached many of our residents that are members of our block watch, who then started using the [pre-established] phone chains. We were also stopped by many people who went outside to look around at homes where children matching that description lived. Due to your program, we were able to conclude this incident when a neighbor to the child received the call and woke up the child’s parents. We would like to thank you so much for your assistance in resolving this incident.”
Next Story Show MapLocation: Jacksonville Beach, FL
Children - Recovered: Tuesday, September 22, 2009
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Jacksonville Beach, Florida (Duval County) Police Department An 11 year old girl left for school on her bike at 7:00am in Jacksonville Beach, Florida on September 22, 2009 and never made it to school. Her mother, thinking she was in school all day, didn’t realize she was missing until the girl did not come home after school. This quickly resulted in a search for the girl, but with a significant time delay. The Jacksonville Beach Police Department activated the A Child Is Missing Alert Program and more than 7,000 alert calls were placed to the areas surrounding the girls home and school. As a result of the alert calls, Jacksonville Beach Police began receiving phone calls regarding where the girl had been seen that day—18 calls with information in total. At 10:30 that night the girl was located some 40 miles away as a result of information generated by the alert phone calls.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Eagle Lake, TX
Elderly - Recovered: Tuesday, September 22, 2009
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Eagle Lake, Texas (Colorado County) Police Department At 8:00pm on Monday, September 21, 2009, a 77 year old man suffering from alzheimers, diabetes and high blood pressure went missing in Eagle Lake, Texas. Police and relatives were concerned not only due to his multiple medical conditions but also because the man was wearing only jogging pants and it was very cold at night. Eagle Lake Chief of Police William Lattimore activated the A Child Is Missing Alert Program. After more than 2,300 alert calls were placed to the area surrounding the 500 block of East State Street in Eagle Lake where the man had last been seen, two calls with information were received by Police. This information included a sighting of the missing man walking toward an empty field at approximately 11:30pm. Police immediately searched the field and found the man laying in the field. He was alive and hospitialized.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Michigan Center, MI
Children - Recovered: Tuesday, September 22, 2009
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Leoni Township, Michigan (Jackson County) Police Department A two year old girl was found wearing a pink striped shirt, a diaper, and oversized tennis shoes near the intersection of Matthews and Lockwood Streets in Jackson, Michigan on September 22, 2009 shortly before 2:00pm. The Leoni Department of Public Safety contacted A Child Is Missing and activated the Alert Program to assist their search for the child’s parents. After nearly 1,000 alert telephone calls were placed to the area surrounding where the child was located, officials began receiving calls from the community. “Calls from neighbors were helpful and instrumental in bringing about a safe return,” according to Police.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Sunrise, FL
Elderly - Recovered: Monday, September 21, 2009
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Sunrise, Florida (Broward County) Police Department When a 71 year old woman went missing in Sunrise, Florida, the Sunrise Police Department called A Child Is Missing. In a recent similar case the agency had worked, the elderly person for whom it was searching was found deceased. In this particular case, the woman had gone missing from the 8400 block of Northwest 26th Street in Sunrise on September 21, 2009 at 7:30am. With a helicopter already mobilized and with Sunrise Police personnel checking nearby canals, more then 5,700 alert phone calls were placed by A Child Is Missing. That resulted in five to seven calls to Sunrise Police with information—which led to the woman being safely located at 5:30pm near the intersection of McNab Road and the Sawgrass Expressway some five to six miles from where she had gone missing.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Punta Gorda, FL
Children - Recovered: Sunday, September 20, 2009
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Charlotte County, Florida Sheriff’s Office When a 15 year old girl in need of medical attention went missing in Port Charlotte, Florida on September 20, 2009, Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Communications Officer Ann Zimmerman called A Child Is Missing and activated the Alert Program to assist her agency’s search. More than 1,400 alert calls were placed to the area surrounding the 23000 block of Peachland Boulevard where the girl had last been seen at approximately 4:00pm. Three people who received an alert call, contacted the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office as a result. Information provided by those phone calls led Sheriff’s Office personnel to the girl’s safe location at 5:17pm .6 miles from where she had last been seen.
Next Story Show MapLocation: Pasadena, CA
Elderly - Recovered: Sunday, September 20, 2009
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Pasadena, California (Los Angeles County) Police Department “Your service resulted directly in case closure,” said Pasadena, California Police about the A Child Is Missing Alert Program. This came after more than 2,700 alert calls were placed on the agency’s behalf by A Child Is Missing to assist the Pasadena Police search for a 76 year old man thought to be in need of medical attention. He had been missing for four days having last been seen on September 15, 2009 in the area of the 1700 block of Newport Avenue in Pasadena. A short time after the alert calls were placed, the man was located safe.
Next Story Show MapLocation: New Castle, DE
Children - Recovered: Saturday, September 19, 2009
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New Castle County, Delaware Police Department At 7:30pm on September 19, 2009, a 13 year old boy in need of medical attention went missing from the area of East Summit A