Haitian Child Missing From Haverstraw Found: Police

HAVERSTRAW, NY — The Haitian child visiting the United States who went missing last month has been found. In a Facebook post, the Haverstraw Police Department said Lederky “Alex” Oge, 14, was located Sept. 4.

“This would not have been possible without the assistance from the public,” the post read. (For more information on this and other neighborhood stories, subscribe to Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts.)

“We would like to thanks all those who have called in with tips and information that lead to reuniting this child with family,” the department said.

Oge was staying with a family friend in the Village of Haverstraw when he went missing Aug. 21.

He left the residence that day and did not return.

Photo credit: Haverstraw Police Department.