A 10-year-old autistic child who went missing from the Burkhart Ridge subdivision in Howell Township on Sunday was found safe nearby in the subdivision.
According to a release from the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, deputies fanswered the call at about 12:19 p.m. Sunday, according to a release. The child was reported to have left their home through a bedroom window and was on foot.
A perimeter was set up in the area, and several additional resources were brought in to assist with the search, including a canine, drones, helicopters, and search-and-rescue teams. After an approximate two-hour search, the child was located safely nearby in the subdivision, medically cleared on scene, and taken back to the home.
The Sheriff’s office was assisted by Michigan State Police, Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Lapeer County Search and Rescue, Howell City Police, Hamburg Township Police, Howell Area Fire Department, Livingston County EMS, and Child Protective Services for their assistance in safely locating the child.
