Seven-year-old child found safe after missing report, West Lafayette IN

Missing Person

Reported: 11/2/2025 01:34 PM

Near W 250 N, West Lafayette, IN 47906

A seven-year-old child wearing a Spider-Man costume was reported missing after chasing the mother who was leaving for a bar. The child was later found safe with the mother at their home near West 250 North.

Audio|Source: Tippecanoe County Law Enforcement

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Transcript:

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Available County units starts the area of near West 250 North.

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I have a 7-year-old missing juvenile,

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chased after mom who was, according to my caller, leaving two to the bar.

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And now they can't find him. I'll get additional information.

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Okay.

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Click.

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35 L'll be in round.

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Clear.

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We're going to interrupt the missing juveniles. (name withheld) is going to be the mother.

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We're trying to get in touch with her now. The child left eastbound approximately 15 minutes ago and is going to be a Spider-Man costume.

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Off hit 1118.

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118.

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I'm not far off from county's missing seven-year-old.

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I'll be in the area checking just for 43.

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Clear.

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35. Do you say the caller's the other brother?

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Affirmative.

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Is there anybody else up the residence?

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Affirm, the older sister is there in her trailer. He's going to check with her now to see if he possibly came to the trailer.

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The child is not with the older sister, so still on account for.

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Wannock, you and I arrived at that residence.

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I went west down all the way from 52, haven't seen them yet.

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Clear.

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35. Do you know if mom likes to visit the Klondike Club?

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That or what vehicle she drives?

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information for units announced the missing danger child. Child is located.

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Mom has a child and is now back at their residence.

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