An at-risk 11-year-old boy who disappeared Sunday night in the Wilton area was found safe later that evening, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office. Deputies launched a search when the boy did not come home, combing nearby roads and properties in the largely rural community. Officials have not released his name or any identifying details, and have shared only that he was located and is safe.
Deputies Turn To Public As Search Widens
As reported by FOX40, the Sheriff's Office put out an alert Sunday evening, describing the child as "at-risk" and urging neighbors to check security cameras, property lines, and roadside areas. Deputies and volunteers continued to search the Wilton area through the night while investigators chased down incoming tips. Authorities asked anyone who spotted the child or had potentially useful footage to call in immediately.
Sheriff's Office Confirms Boy Located
According to a statement from the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, the missing boy was found on Sunday. The department did not release where he was discovered or specifics about his condition. Officials shared the update with the media late Sunday night and said the circumstances surrounding the disappearance are still being reviewed. Residents with information related to missing persons cases are asked to call the Sheriff's non-emergency line at 916-874-5115.
How Neighbors Can Help In Future Searches
Local coverage and the Sheriff's Office have stressed that quick reporting and prompt checks of security footage can be critical when an at-risk child goes missing, FOX40 notes. Residents in rural stretches of Sacramento County are encouraged to regularly review home surveillance when alerts go out and to contact law enforcement with any possible sightings. The Sheriff's Office asks anyone with information to call the non-emergency line at 916-874-5115.
