Boise & Garden City

Update: Missing 9-year-old child last seen in West Boise found safe, police say

Simon went missing Wednesday.
Simon went missing Wednesday. Provided

Update: Simon was found safe, according to an 8:47 p.m. post from the Boise Police Department.

Police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing child who was last seen leaving his West Boise home.

The Boise Police Department posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that Simon, 9, was seen by his home at around 3 p.m. Wednesday near the intersection of Ustick and Cloverdale roads.

The Boise Police Department is looking for Simon who went missing near his West Boise home. He was last seen wearing a black Vans sweatshirt, camouflage pants and black shoes, the post said.
The Boise Police Department is looking for Simon who went missing near his West Boise home. He was last seen wearing a black Vans sweatshirt, camouflage pants and black shoes, the post said. Boise Police Department Provided

The post said Simon, who is considered “missing” and endangered,” is about 4 feet, 2 inches tall. He was last seen wearing a black Vans sweatshirt, camouflage pants and black shoes, the post said.

Anyone with information is asked to call 208-377-6790.

This story was originally published March 27, 2024 at 6:51 PM.

Alex Brizee
Idaho Statesman
Alex Brizee covers criminal justice for the Idaho Statesman. A Miami native and a University of Idaho graduate, she has lived all over the United States. Go Vandals! In her free time, she loves pad Thai, cuddling with her dog and strong coffee. Support my work with a digital subscription
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