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Missing child possibly carrying knife in downtown areaGrinnell IA

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Grinnell, IA 50112

An 11-year-old boy left home near Allen Street on foot. He is missing and may be carrying a knife. His mother is searching for him in the downtown area. The boy has threatened to harm himself and was seen holding a knife to himself. His location is unknown.

Audio|Source: Poweshiek County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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I've got an 11-year-old that left his home near Allen Street wearing a green TMO hoodie on foot.
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Mom is currently out looking for him in the downtown area.
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She's in a red town and country.
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We've also received calls from his virtual school teacher.
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That said that he was holding a knife to himself.
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And also, Clayton County called in as well because they originally got the report of it.
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So at this time, we do not know where he is at, but he could have a knife on him.
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Mom said that he likes to go through places that have a lot of people or the parks.

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