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Missing boy at center of IAN Alert found safe in Kentucky, state police say
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Caleb Wethington , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 24, 2026
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Key points The boy, who is 4 feet 10 inches tall and weighs about 100 pounds, was located on Monday afternoon. A missing 12-year-old boy who was the subject of an IAN Alert has been found safe.
A missing 12-year-old boy who was the subject of an IAN Alert has been found safe. The boy, who is 4 feet 10 inches tall and weighs about 100 pounds, was located on Monday afternoon. He has blond hair and blue eyes, and was possibly wearing black athletic shorts.
The IAN Alert was issued by Kentucky State Police, who were searching for the boy after he was last seen near Village Lane. IAN Alerts are used for missing children under 18 with autism or a mental illness who may be in danger.
Further details about the case are available from the source, including the circumstances of the boy's disappearance and rescue. The boy is being reunited with his family.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 24, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
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