In a post that comes as a sigh of relief to the community, the Minneapolis Police Department shared on social media their success in locating a missing 6-year-old boy with autism. According to the Facebook post, the child, who is non-verbal, was found wandering outside barefoot and visibly distressed in the cold. The alert was raised after a concerned individual's call to the MPD.
Upon discovery, the officers could not ascertain the child's identity or his home because of his inability to communicate. Nevertheless, they acted with urgency and ensured that he received a medical checkup at the Children's Hospital. "He appeared okay, but our compassionate cops made sure he was taken to Children's Hospital for a thorough checkup," the department posted. Despite the challenges the boy's father faced in securing the home to prevent such wanderings, his son managed to slip out.
The MPD used this moment to remind the public of the importance of vigilance and the crucial role it plays in averting potential tragedies. "We're grateful that this story has a happy ending, but it could've ended tragically," they noted.
In continuance of their message, the department urged locals, "If you encounter a child who appears lost or needs help, please call 9-1-1."
