Boy, 12, found safe; was believed to be driving SUV, Henderson police say
The Henderson Police Department on Thursday asked the public for help locating Malakai Smith, 12, who was believed to be driving a Chevrolet Tahoe. Police released this photo of Smith. (Courtesy Henderson Police Department).
The Henderson Police Department on Thursday asked the public for help locating Malakai Smith, 12, who was believed to be driving a Chevrolet Tahoe. Police released this photo of Smith. (Courtesy Henderson Police Department).
Updated August 29, 2025 - 2:42 pm
A 12-year-old boy was found safe after he was reported missing late Thursday night, the Henderson Police Department said.
He was believed to be driving a Chevrolet Tahoe, and the Henderson Police Department had asked for the public’s help Thursday night in finding him.
Just before 1 a.m. on Friday, Henderson police issued a statement that said that Malakai Smith had been found safe. Police offered no other information about the incident.
A previous version of this story misstated when the boy was reported missing.
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