Crime & Safety
Missing Palo Alto 10-Year-Old Boy Found Safe After Search
The boy was reported missing earlier on Monday afternoon.
PALO ALTO, CA — Palo Alto police have found a 10-year-old boy who became separated from his family near Fletcher Middle School on Monday afternoon.
The boy was riding a red bike behind the school on Arastradero Road around 2 p.m. Police reported him missing shortly before 4 p.m.
At 4:42 p.m., police said the boy had been located.
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"Great news: the young man has been found safely and has been reunited with his family! He is in good health and spirits," the police department said in a tweet. "Thank you for your help with sharing this post and for keeping your eyes out. We appreciate it!"
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