UPDATE: Missing Kids From Walpole Found

Originally published March 2, 2016

Walpole Police were searching for three missing kids from the Home for Little Wanderers, Chief John Carmichael tweeted early Thursday morning.

Carmichael told WBZ that the kids ran to nearby train tracks and walked to Walpole Center. An officer located them at 7-Eleven and returned them to DCF custody.

"We applaud the diligence and quick action of the Walpole Police in locating and returning our three children. The Home for Little Wanderers plays a parental role to the children who live at our Longview Farm school, and like any parent we took every action necessary to ensure their safety. Longview Farm is fully staffed in accordance with state regulations.Our staff acted accordingly in this case and contacted public safety officials immediately.The children who live with us at Longview Farm are sadly unable to live with their families of origin for various reasons. We are deeply grateful to the community of Walpole for its support," the Home for Little Wanderers said in a statement.