***UPDATE Missing Effingham 12 Year Old Boy FOUND***

Effingham City Police have informed us that the missing 12 year-old boy has been found and is now safe at home. 

We will have more details when they are available.

Effingham City Police are seeking the help of the public in locating a missing 12 year-old boy.

He was last seen leaving his residence, which is near Evergreen Hollow Park, around 2 p.m. this afternoon.

The missing boy has short dark brown hair, and hazel eyes. He is 4'11" tall and weighs approximately 100 pounds. He was last seen wearing a grey t-shirt with an MLB logo on the front and was wearing navy blue track pants.

If you have any information regarding this missing child you are asked to call the Effingham City Police at 217-347-0774.