Heavy police presence on Ria Street in Columbia
Columbia police and the Missouri State Highway Patrol are currently on Ria Street with a K-9 unit searching for a man and his children. Police said that there was no danger at this time.
Law enforcement officials said they don’t believe the father took the children but they’re still working to find them.
A witness said there was a helicopter hovering over Ria Street.
ABC17 News crews will remain at the scene and continue to gather information. We’ll update you as soon as we learn more.