Missing 12-Year-Old Located In Hopkinton

HOPKINTON, MA—A 12-year-old likely gave his loved ones a big scare on Friday evening when he was missing for a few hours.

Hopkinton received a call at 5:22 p.m. that a 12 year old boy had "eloped" from his home in a neighborhood located in the southern area of Hopkinton. Police and Fire resources were mobilized from Milford, Holliston, Ashland, Southborough, Upton as well as the Massachusetts State Police and the Department of Fire Services.

Less than two hours later the boy was located in Milford after numerous reported sightings around Hopkinton, said police. Police found the boy on West Street and returned him safely to his mom.

"This incident serves as an outstanding example of the teamwork among local and state agencies in both the police and fire disciplines," said a release from the police department. "We are grateful to all our public safety partners in the successful outcome of this incident."

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