Volusia County

Daytona Beach boy, 12, found after going missing for third time this year

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — UPDATE: Police said Eleaser was found safe Thursday afternoon.


Daytona Beach police say Eleaser Johnson is missing for the third time this year.

Officers said the 12-year-old boy, who was reported missing on two separate occasions earlier this year, was reported missing again Wednesday around 10 p.m.

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He was last seen near his home on North Wild Olive Avenue.

Officers said Eleaser is about 5 feet tall and was wearing a gray sweatshirt, blue jeans and sneakers that are black, white and gray when he was last seen.

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If you know where Eleaser is, police are asking you to call 386-248-1777 regarding Case 220005958.

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Sarah Wilson

Sarah Wilson, WFTV.com

Sarah Wilson joined WFTV Channel 9 in 2018 as a digital producer after working as an award-winning newspaper reporter for nearly a decade in various communities across Central Florida.