Michael Vaughan is a playful, energetic boy who was lovingly called “Monkey” by his family because of his desire to climb and run around the house. On the evening of July 27th, 2021, Michael left his house in Fruitland, Idaho, to search for someone to play with and hasn’t been seen since. Can you bring Michael home? Please watch the video below to learn all about Michael’s case and find out how you can help.
To Report a Tip:
- Fruitland Police Department at 208-642-6006.
- Tips can be sent to findmichael@fruitland.org or to Crime Stoppers, 343COPS.com. Tips may remain anonymous.
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Family Websites:
Official Websites:
- https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/1427007/1/screen
- https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/82767?nav
- https://www.facebook.com/CityOfFruitlandPolice
Additional Sources:
- https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/police-provide-update-on-missing-fruitland-boy/article_d3ce6da3-b240-5687-855f-3205ad96be0d.html
- https://www.newsweek.com/police-now-say-5-year-old-michael-vaughn-missing-since-july-likely-kidnapped-near-home-1651433
- https://www.newsnationnow.com/missing/mother-of-missing-idaho-boy-5-desperate-for-his-return/
- https://www.argusobserver.com/news/5-year-old-michael-vaughan-has-been-missing-for-8-months/article_9a23db84-ac8d-11ec-9cc8-172906f95c51.html
- https://idahonews.com/news/local/we-just-want-our-monkey-home-missing-fruitland-boys-parents-asks-public-for-help
- https://www.kivitv.com/news/fruitland-police-searching-for-missing-5-year-old-boy
- https://www.argusobserver.com/breaking_news/police-believe-new-tip-in-case-of-missing-boy-is-going-to-be-very-helpful/article_29407c2e-2853-11ec-8f7f-f3e710a09328.html
- https://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/local/missing-idaho-boys-case-sparks-pending-legislation/article_c5c375a4-af76-57ea-9700-ab7afa48f9b7.html
- https://idahonews.com/news/local/gov-little-signs-monkeys-law-the-states-first-missing-persons-alert
- https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2021/aug/08/town-galvanized-in-desperate-search-for-missing/
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