The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released a positive update yesterday regarding an incident that had raised concern in the community. In a social media post from the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at 9:58 p.m., they announced, "Good news! We located Isaiah, and he is safe. Thank you to everyone who helped us spread the word!" This news ended the stressful search for 12-year-old Isaiah Edwards, who had been reported missing the previous day.
Isaiah had last been seen in the vicinity of Argyle Forest Boulevard and Staple Mill Drive after failing to return home from school. Descriptions circulated quickly online in hopes of aiding his safe return. Standing 4’09” and weighing 90 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair, he was last sighted wearing a white puffer jacket, a gray uniform shirt, khaki pants, and carrying a black Nike backpack.
The Sheriff's Office had reached out through their official Facebook page in an attempt to spread the word faster within the community. The original post provided a contact number and urged the public, "If you see Isaiah or know where he is, call us at 904.630.0500. Please share this post so we can spread the word faster!" It was a communal effort, with residents and officials alike doing whatever they could to assist.
The Sheriff’s Office said no additional details have been released about the circumstances surrounding how Isaiah was found. Officials noted that support efforts are now focused on Isaiah and his family following the incident.
