A Friday evening search in Holts Summit ended quickly and successfully when a missing boy was found and returned to his parents.
Various public safety personnel responded shortly before 6 p.m. to search for the boy, who was described as 13 years old with special needs.
He reportedly wandered away from his home in the 1100 block of Hunters Creek. He was located shortly after 6:30 p.m. in a nearby neighborhood.
"We quickly had several units from law enforcement and fire on scene," stated Scott Pasely, HSFPD public information officer. "With multiple agencies working together, more area could be searched. Fortunately the weather was relatively warm, and the young man was found quickly."
The boy, whose name was not publicly released, was returned to his parents after medics determined he had suffered no ill effects.
Participating in the search were the Holts Summit Fire Protection District, Callaway County Sheriff's Department, Holts Summit Police Department and Callaway County Ambulance District.