2:53 PM UPDATE: The 10-year-old boy reported missing after not arriving at his school this morning has been found safe, and police say thanks to everyone who helped be on the lookout for him.
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12:31 PM: Just in from Seattle Police via Twitter:
Please call 911 if you see 10y/o Merca—He left school in 4100 blk 42nd SW @ 9AM wearing red swtshrt/wht tee/blu pants pic.twitter.com/P9UEz6JCDP
— Seattle Police Dept. (@SeattlePD) October 21, 2014
We’re following up to see if there’s any more information to share.
12:53 PM: We’re hearing a TV helicopter is being dispatched just to see if any police activity is visible from the air. So if you hear a chopper here shortly, that’s what it’s about.
1:03 PM: We went to Holy Rosary to see what more we could find out; the principal told our crew Merca actually never came to school today. We’re trying to sort out with police where this actually stands.
1:21 PM: SPD spokesperson Det. Drew Fowler tells WSB they reconfirmed that Merca *is* missing – but not FROM school, as he did not come to school today.
2:05 PM: Police are continuing to look around the area and are following up on tips; please do call if you think you see him. We are told he apparently lives in the Pigeon Point area.
2:38 PM: The name police have circulated is actually the child’s surname, according to HRS parents. Whatever the details, he’s still out there somewhere at last report, so wherever you go this afternoon, keep an eye out.
2:52 PM: Good news! Just heard on the scanner, he has been found – in or near the Admiral District – safe and sound.
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