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Missing Ottawa boy found safe

Multiple law enforcement and emergency personnel search for a boy from Ottawa, who was last seen about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2024.

Multiple law enforcement and emergency personnel search for a boy from Ottawa, who was last seen about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2024. (Maribeth Wilson)

By Maribeth M. Wilson

A missing boy from Ottawa was found safe late Tuesday night, La Salle County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Investigator Josh McGrath said.

The 12-year-old boy was last seen about 4:30 p.m. in the rural East Gentleman Road area, police said. Law enforcement and emergency personnel conducted drone and foot searches in the area.

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Maribeth M. Wilson

Maribeth M. Wilson has been a reporter with Shaw Media for two years, one of those as news editor at the Morris Herald-News. She became a part of the NewsTribune staff in 2023.