Rexburg Police locate missing 12-year-old boy with community’s help
Curtis Jackson
UPDATED:
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) — The missing 12-year-old boy who became the subject of an Amber Alert Tuesday night has been located.
In a Facebook update, the Rexburg Police announced late Tuesday that 12-year-old Samuel, who was reported missing in the Millhollow community, was located with help from the public.
In the update, police thanked the community for their response
“We want to extend our deep gratitude to our great community,” states the post. “We received countless tips, volunteers came out to search on their own, businesses reviewed surveillance footage, and all the information we received helped us track him down.”
ORIGINAL:
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – Rexburg Police are searching for a 12-year-old boy, named Samuel, who was reported missing in the Millhollow community. Samuel was last seen around 6:30 p.m.
He was wearing a dark blue sweatshirt with an orange octopus, black pants with white stitching, and possibly a Mario backpack.
Madison County Sheriff deputies and fire department personnel are assisting in the search.
If you have seen Samuel or know of his whereabouts, you’re asked to contact police through dispatch at 208-372-5001.