Missing child update: 4-year-old non-verbal autistic boy in Inkster reunited with family

His family says he may not respond if he is called

Inkster police on Wednesday night are looking for a 4-year-old non-verbal autistic boy as he has gone missing. (Inkster Police Department)

INKSTER, Mich.UPDATE: At 3:05 a.m. Thursday, Inkster Police confirmed with Local 4 the boy was found safe & reunited with his family.

Inkster police are looking for a 4-year-old non-verbal autistic boy as he has gone missing.

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Police said the boy was last seen Wednesday night, May 14, 2025, in the area of Florence and Wellington streets, wearing a Paw Patrol t-shirt and tan shorts.

He has his locks in a ponytail. His family says he may not respond if he is called.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Inkster Police Department at 313-563-9850.


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