The community's collective concern was quelled yesterday when the Midland County Sheriff's Office announced the safe recovery of 16-year-old Jacob Wilber, a local teen who had been reported missing. In a statement accessible through the Midland County Sheriff's Office, the Sheriff's Office succinctly shared, "LOCATED!! 3:13pm," marking the end of an anxious search period for the young teen's family and the broader community.
Jacob, whose last known location was near the Primrose Retirement Community on Thursday, at roughly 7 a.m., was described as having a severe cognitive disability. Details concerning Jacob's physical attributes and his attire at the time— a light blue Carhartt hoodie, black basketball shorts with a red stripe, black shoes with gold trim, and standing at 5-foot-7 with dark hair — were disseminated by the Midland County Central Dispatch in hopes to better assist community members in the search. Despite the worrisome circumstances, he was finally found safe and unharmed.
The Midland County Central Dispatch was instrumental in providing the initial announcement about Jacob's disappearance after he reportedly ran off Wednesday afternoon, as reported by ABC12. Their efforts to keep the public informed quickly prompted community members to keep an eye out and remain vigilant for any signs of the young teen.
