Missing Child Found Safe
Kentucky State Police Cancel IAN Alert After Missing 12-Year-Old Found Safe
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There were conflicting reports on when Joshua Wilson was last seen: some outlets described Monday morning near Village Lane, while others reported Tuesday morning.
The IAN Alert is named after Ian Sousis, a 9-year-old boy with autism who ran away from the Children's Home of Northern Kentucky and drowned in the Ohio River in 2022.
Some reports indicated the IAN Alert was canceled after Joshua Wilson was found safe, signaling resolution of the case.
The alert was issued on Monday afternoon, according to WDRB, highlighting the timing of the initial dissemination.
Kentucky State Police canceled an IAN Alert after finding 12-year-old Joshua Wilson safe, ending a search that began Monday afternoon in Russell Springs. Wilson, described as 4 feet 10 inches tall with blond hair and blue eyes, was last seen near Village Lane WDRB. The alert was issued to help locate children under 18 with autism or mental illness who may be in danger.
What IAN Alerts Are and Why They Matter
IAN Alerts are emergency notices issued when a child under 18 with autism or mental illness goes missing and could be in danger WBKO. The alerts spread quickly through media and law enforcement to mobilize community searches. The system is named after Ian Sousis, a 9-year-old boy with autism who drowned in the Ohio River in 2022 after running away from a Northern Kentucky children's home.
Missing Boy Located and Reunited With Family
Joshua Wilson was found safe and reunited with his family, WVLC reported. The alert was lifted once authorities confirmed Wilson's location and safety. Kentucky State Police responded quickly to the initial report Monday afternoon, coordinating the search across Russell County and surrounding areas.
How to Report Information on Missing Children
Anyone with information about missing children in Kentucky can contact Kentucky State Police at 270-384-4796 or call 911 immediately WLWT. The 859-428-1212 number is also available in some cases. These hotlines allow the public to share tips that can speed up search efforts and bring children home safely.
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