WAVERLY, Neb. (KMTV) — This morning, the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office carried out a search for a small child who was reportedly wandering near railroad tracks. They now say the child has been located.
At about 8:45 a.m., the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office said it had received the report but had no reports of missing children from parents or guardians:
@LSOnebraska deputies are currently checking the Waverly area after a report of a small child who was wandering near some railroad tracks. We have NOT received any missing child reports from parents/guardians at this time. If you have info on this incident, please call 4024416000
— Lancaster County Sheriff Nebraska (@LSOnebraska) January 15, 2020
As of 9:47 a.m., they say the child has been located but have not shared any additional details.
UPDATE 9:47a The child @LSOnebraska was searching for in the Waverly area has been located and is safe. The child was located at school after a parent saw media reports on the incident. #HappyEnding Thanks to @NEStatePatrol @Lincoln_Police @BNSFRailway and anyone else who shared
— Lancaster County Sheriff Nebraska (@LSOnebraska) January 15, 2020