A 13-year-old boy disappeared in Kuzbass, prompting a wide-scale search effort that involved both authorities and volunteers. The family notified the police after the teen failed to return home from an outing, triggering a coordinated response aimed at locating him quickly and safely.
At around 23:30 on March 27, a Tyazhinsk resident reported to law enforcement that his 13-year-old son had left the family home in the late afternoon and did not come back. The report set in motion a comprehensive search, with officers canvassing neighborhoods, checking nearby trails, and coordinating with community volunteers who were eager to help bring the boy home.
Later that night, around 05:20, a taxi driver observed the boy walking along the Tyazhinskiy-Novovostochny highway. The driver contacted the regional police portal VSE42 and alerted the authorities about the sighting, providing a crucial lead for the investigative team. The alert helped narrow the area of concern and spurred additional patrols to the route most likely to be frequented by the missing child.
According to the taxi driver, a brief encounter followed during which the driver spoke with the student, reassured him, and persuaded him to return toward his home area. The driver then offered to take the boy to his residence, ensuring the youngster’s safe transport and continuing to monitor the situation until police arrived to document the reunification and verify the details on the ground.
Law enforcement confirmed that no unlawful actions were taken against the boy during the incident. Investigators are carefully reviewing the circumstances surrounding his disappearance to determine any contributing factors and to ensure that proper procedures were followed throughout the response. The focus remains on understanding what led to the sudden departure and on preventing similar situations in the future.
Officials noted that there is consideration of recognizing the taxi driver for his role in helping locate and safely return the missing boy. Such recognition would reflect the collaboration between local residents and law enforcement that often proves pivotal in child safety cases and underscores the value of community vigilance during emergencies.
Earlier communications indicated that there were multiple incidents during a three-day school break involving missing children, with rumors suggesting possible travel to larger cities such as St. Petersburg. Authorities stressed the importance of verifying information through official channels and continuing the ongoing search and safety outreach to families in the region, ensuring swift action when a child goes missing and clear guidance for caregivers on steps to take in similar situations.