The Cincinnati Police Department reached out to the public for help on social media, with a post asking for assistance in locating 19-year-old James Scott, who has been reported missing since last Thursday. In the online appeal, the Cincinnati Police Department stated that Scott was last seen in the Avondale area, where he is known to frequent local basketball courts near the YMCA.
UPDATE: Mr. Scott has been located. Thank you for your assistance.
— Cincinnati Police Department (@CincyPD) August 11, 2025
In a recent update that provided some relief to those involved, the Cincinnati Police Department has confirmed that Scott has been safely found. Although details surrounding his disappearance and the circumstances of his recovery are currently undisclosed, the news has been received with sighs of relief by the community.
The Cincinnati Police Department expressed gratitude for the public's help on their social media, stating, "Mr. Scott has been located. Thank you for your assistance" the brevity of the message in sharp contrast to the depth of anxiety and concern that had spread amongst the friends, family, and even strangers who had come to learn of Scott's unknown fate and had hoped for his safe return, now his safe finding ends a collective vigil that held the breath of a community hoping to exhale in relief, which they now can.
