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Union County, NC Alert Tonight: Deputies Search for 5-Year-Old Boy
Monroe, NC – A large law enforcement search is underway Tuesday evening, October 13, in Union County, southeast of Charlotte, after a young boy believed to be approximately 5 years old was reportedly
By Cameron Hayes · 2026-10-14T02:40:32.782Z
Monroe, NC – A large law enforcement search is underway Tuesday evening, October 13, in Union County, southeast of Charlotte, after a young boy believed to be approximately 5 years old was reportedly spotted walking alone in a residential neighborhood.
According to the Union County Sheriff 's Office, deputies responded to the area of Rogers Road and William Clark Trail in the Meriwether subdivision after receiving a report of a child walking without an accompanying adult within the previous hour.
The reporting party described the child as a Hispanic boy, approximately 5 years old, with dark curly hair, wearing a red long sleeve shirt, blue shorts and white shoes.
Authorities said the child reportedly ran away when the reporting party approached him, before deputies arrived.
K 9 Units and Drones Deployed The Sheriff's Office confirmed that numerous deputies were dispatched to the neighborhood out of an abundance of caution.
Search efforts include K 9 units, drone teams and door to door neighborhood canvassing as authorities attempt to determine the child's whereabouts.
Residents may notice a significant law enforcement presence throughout the surrounding area while the search continues.
Child's Identity Remains Unknown Investigators said they have not established the child's name or home address and have not received a photograph to assist with identification.
Officials emphasized that there is currently no indication of a threat to the surrounding community.
The primary concern remains locating the child and confirming his safety.
Residents Asked to Call 911 The Union County Sheriff's Office is urging anyone with information specifically related to the child's identity or whereabouts to call 911 immediately.
Residents in the Rogers Road and William Clark Trail area are encouraged to remain alert and report relevant information to authorities.
As of the Sheriff's Office's initial announcement Tuesday evening, the child's whereabouts had not been confirmed.
This is a developing situation, and additional updates may follow as deputies continue their search.