11-year-old reported missing at home but returns safely, Westlake OH

Missing Person

Reported: 10/20/2025 12:35 PM

Near Detroit Rd, Westlake, OH 44145

An 11-year-old boy was reported missing by his father after leaving the house without telling anyone where he was going. The boy left his phone and bike at home, which was unusual. Officers were dispatched to the location near Detroit Rd. The child later returned home safely with his mother.

Audio|Source: WestCom Fire and West Suburbs Police - Digital MARCS

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Transcript:

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7106 and other west side cars can you start responding near Detroit Rd caller said his 11 year old son is missing from the residence came home after school came in to use the bathroom and he hasn't considered highly unusual for him to leave the house without saying where he's going I'll get further near Detroit Rd and 11 year old (name withheld) five feet tall brown hair wearing green glasses and a sky blue shirt

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7-181 in route from station 7106 copy columbia

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C3C 380s

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C3A Kevin

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Copy

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up you right across from hunter's chase

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Disconnected with the caller, he said the son left his phone inside the house, which is also unusual, and his bike and stuff are still in the garage.

01:02

Somebody can go directly and speak with the complainant.

01:04

I have nothing further.

01:08

Coffee.

01:14

Fourteen and car 18 from Westcom.

01:16

Information only, seven to the squad out.

01:19

624, Cahoole Ledge is on a medical.

01:26

Scott, my report team is on scene. I believe a car 18 stack quarters.

01:35

Roger, 1539, on scene.

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On scene.

01:41

I'm 12, night 12 and round.

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12 and round 1539 was 18 in quarters.

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It's 18 and quarters. Thank you.

01:59

Copy, 1539.

02:04

Public officers responding to near Detroit Rd. You can disregard child return home with mom.

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Near Detroit Rd, Westlake, OH 44145

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