Editor's note on Jan. 28 at 2:04 p.m.: The boy has been found safe, according to Aurora police. Our previous story is below.
AURORA, Colo. — Aurora police are searching for a 12-year-old boy who didn’t return home from school Thursday afternoon.
The boy was last seen at Aurora West College Preparatory Academy at 10100 E. 13th Ave. at around 3 p.m. on Jan. 27, the Aurora Police Department said.
It’s believed he didn’t return home after getting into trouble for skipping school, according to police.
The is described as a 4-foot-11, 110 pound boy with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black zip-up jacket, black pants and gray Nike shoes.
Police are concerned about the boy’s safety due to the “frigid weather.”
Anyone who has seen the boy or has any information about his possible whereabouts is asked to call the Aurora911 Center at (303) 627-3100.