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Holliston Police Search for Missing 13-Year-Old Boy Last Seen on Bicycle
Bauer Black, 13, was reported missing by his family Wednesday afternoon after he was last seen riding a bicycle in a white hooded sweatshirt. Police say there is no indication the disappearance is suspicious and are urging the public to share only verified information.
HOLLISTON, Mass. â Local police are asking residents to help locate a 13-year-old boy who was reported missing by his family Wednesday afternoon.
Bauer Black is described by the Holliston Police Department as a white male with blonde hair and blue eyes. Authorities did not provide his height or weight. When he was last seen, he was riding a bicycle and wearing a white hooded sweatshirt.
Police said there is no indication that his disappearance is suspicious.
In a statement, the department urged the public to be careful about what they share online while the search continues.
"Anyone with concrete, confirmed information that may assist investigators in locating Bauer is asked to contact the Holliston Police Department," the department wrote. "We ask that the public refrain from spreading rumors or sharing unverified information, as this can interfere with investigative efforts."
Residents with information are asked to call 508-429-1212.
Missing-person cases involving minors can move quickly, and accurate, verified tips are often the most useful to investigators. Community members who spot someone matching the description are encouraged to contact police directly rather than speculate on social media.
The department has not released additional details about the circumstances of the disappearance or where the boy was last seen. This story will be updated as more confirmed information becomes available.