At-risk child reported missing out of Merced found safe

MERCED, Calif. (FOX26) — UPDATE: The Merced Police Department announced the 11-year-old boy reported missing has been found safe.

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A Merced family reported a missing child in Merced on Wednesday.

The child is autistic and non-verbal, and was reported missing from his home near Weaver School.

The 11-year-old was last seen wearing black pants, and a blue shirt with stripes.

He is known to sometimes wander into neighbor’s backyards.

If you locate him or think you may have seen him, please call the Merced Police department's non-emergency number 209-385-6912 immediately.

You can also contact Officer Kusumo at 209-388-7790 or by email at kusumos@cityofmerced.org.