Missing child found after deputies, state troopers search in Sturgeon
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
A missing child was found in Sturgeon early Friday, after multiple law enforcement agencies worked into the night looking for the child.
The City of Sturgeon thanked the Boone County Sheriff's Office and the Missouri State Highway Patrol in a Facebook post.
"Their professionalism, teamwork, and commitment to the safety and well-being of our community were truly commendable. We are profoundly thankful for their swift and coordinated response during this critical situation," the post states.
Boone County firefighters also helped with the search, said Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Chief Gale Blomenkamp.
No other details were provided.
Capt. Brian Leer with the Boone County Sheriff's Office said the child was found after several hours.
Leer said a grid search was conducted throughout Sturgeon.
More information should be made available later today, Leer said.
