Crime & Safety
Police Say Missing Boy Safe, Reunited With Family In Mount Prospect
The 13-year-old had last been seen late Monday near Lions Park after leaving home on foot.
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL — Police said Tuesday afternoon a 13-year-old boy who had went missing last night has been found safe and reunited with his family. Earlier in the day, the department had sent a mass notification by phone, text and email to the area surrounding where he had last been seen.
ORIGINAL STORY
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL — Police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 13-year-old boy who was last seen late Monday near Lions Park.
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The boy was last seen around 11:30 p.m. after leaving home on foot near Lions Park, according to the Mount Prospect Police Department.
Police said the boy is about 4 feet, 11 inches tall and weighs about 90 pounds. He was last seen wearing a gray T-shirt and gray shorts.
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He has been diagnosed with a mild intellectual disability, police said.
Anyone who has seen the boy or has information about where he may be is asked to call 911 or contact the Mount Prospect Police Department at 847-870-5656.
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