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Missing Euclid Boy Found Safe After Disappearance During Severe Storms

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Published on August 07, 2024
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A Euclid family and community breathed a collective sigh of relief late last night as a missing 12-year-old boy returned home safely following a disappearance during severe storms that swept through Northern Ohio, as reported by Cleveland19. The Euclid Police Department confirmed the boy, whom they had been searching for since yesterday evening, returned to his residence around 11:45 p.m., ending hours of growing concern.

The police urged the public to be on the lookout for Kingston Pollard, who had last been seen leaving his home on East 232nd Street yesterday at 5 p.m., according to FOX8. Pollard had left without his phone and remained out of contact, amplifying fears as the area grappled with the storm's aftermath.

In response to the situation, WKYC indicated that the Euclid Police Department issued an appeal to the public for assistance in locating the boy. His sudden disappearance had coincided with a period of intense weather, causing heightened anxiety about his safety.

However, the tension was alleviated when EPD dispatchers reported that Pollard returned home of his own accord, unharmed. Authorities have not yet released details on where the boy was during his absence.