The Iredell County community can breathe a sigh of relief tonight following the update on the missing child case that prompted urgent searches throughout Troutman. The Iredell County Sheriff announced via social media that Evan Milos, the 11-year-old boy who was reported missing earlier today, has been found safe and is in the process of being reunited with his family. The Sheriff's Office had earlier described Evan as a child standing 5 feet tall, weighing around 95 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, last seen wearing a blue tie-dye t-shirt, black gym shorts, and black and white New Balance tennis shoes.
Members of the Iredell County community were to quickly spread the word of Evan's disappearance after he was last seen around 9:45 a.m. leaving his home on Hoover Road. In a concerted effort that encompassed deputies, canines, and drones, the search was extensively carried out. The Sheriff's Office had urged anyone with information to reach out directly or to call 911, emphasizing the urgency of the situation in bringing Evan home safely.
While details on how Evan was located have not been disclosed, the prompt response from both the Sheriff's Office and the residents of Iredell County highlights the collective effort and attention such emergencies can galvanize. The initial public awareness campaign was instrumental, as reflected in the Sheriff's social media post thanking everyone who shared the information about Evan's disappearance.
