MCHENRY, IL — Police in McHenry said a missing toddler and a man were found safe after a search that included possible travel into Wisconsin. The update ended a day of concern that the pair might have left the north suburban area.
Earlier reports placed them in different parts of the region, including around Milwaukee and near a police department in Greenfield, Wisconsin. At one point, officers also said they may have returned to Illinois or the McHenry area.
Search Spanned Two States
McHenry police said the two may have been in Milwaukee on Sunday afternoon. Before that, they were believed to be near the Greenfield Police Department in Wisconsin.
Those reports came after officers said the pair were seen Saturday near Oak Drive and Elm Street. Police also said the two were believed to be on foot at that time.
How The Search Unfolded
The search moved quickly as police followed tips and location reports over the weekend. The information shifted as investigators tried to narrow down where the child and man had gone.
Local police said agencies in Wisconsin helped with the effort. That cooperation was part of the response before the safe ending was confirmed Sunday evening.
Safe Ending Confirmed
Police later said both people were found safe, closing the search. No further details about their condition or where they were located were released in the update.
The case drew attention because the missing pair were believed to have crossed state lines during the search. For now, police say the main outcome is that both have been accounted for safely.
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