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7-year-old boy found in Tacoma after going missing Tuesday night

Sep 10, 2025, 5:46 AM | Updated: 12:36 pm

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A Tacoma Police cruiser on assignment. (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)

(Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)

The Tacoma Police Department successfully found a missing 7-year-old boy after asking the public for help earlier Wednesday.

The 7-year-old boy was last seen Tuesday night at approximately 8 p.m. in downtown Tacoma. He is on the autism spectrum, which made his disappearance an urgent priority for the Tacoma Police Department.

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