An update has been provided by OPP: 12:30PM Aug 18 – There have been no reports of missing children in the area. Search is being scaled back. Anyone with any information should contact Belleville Police at 613-966-0882.
Constable Shannon Cork with Lennox and Addington OPP says L&A OPP are still assisting, but it is now with Belleville City Police.
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Lennox and Addington County OPP were on the scene after receiving reports that a young male was spotted running into the woods alongside Highway 401 near Mitchell Road near Belleville. Multiple OPP cruisers were spotted along the stretch of the highway last night.
myFM spoke with Provincial Constable Shannon Cork, Community Safety/Media Relations Officer, who says the investigation is still ongoing.
The young Caucasian male child, estimated to be six years old, is described as having blonde hair, wearing a bright yellow shirt and black shorts.
OPP are asking anyone who who believes they might have seen something, to please call 1-888-310-1122.
