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Olathe police seek help in search for runaway 12-year-old boy

Update: Villarreal was found safe Saturday afternoon.

Olathe police are looking a 12-year-old boy who did not return home from school Friday and is believed to be a runaway.

Adan Villarreal was last seen by his family on Friday, according to a news release from the Olathe Police Department. The release lists the location of his disappearance near the 1600 block of south Lindenwood Drive.

Villareal is 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 100 pounds. He was last seen wearing a red hoodie, black sweat pants and bright multi-colored shoes. He has black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information or who locates him is asked to call 911 or the Olathe Police Department at 913-971-7500.

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This story was originally published November 2, 2019 at 9:56 AM.

Katie Bernard
The Kansas City Star
Katie Bernard covered Kansas politics and government for the Kansas City Star from 20219-2024. Katie was part of the team that won the Headliner award for political coverage in 2023.
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