Runaway juvenile found safe in Brattleboro

Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 12:30 PM

The search drew a heavy police presence in the area, though authorities said there was no danger to the public.

Police in Brattleboro spent several hours searching near Austine Drive on Wednesday after a runaway juvenile was reported missing, and the child was later found safe and reunited with family.

The Brattleboro Police Department said officers were called to the situation at about 1:20 p.m. Oct. 14. The search drew a heavy police presence in the area, though authorities said there was no danger to the public.

By Wednesday, the juvenile had been located and returned home.

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Runaway juvenile found safe in Brattleboro

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