Missing New York Child Found On Video On Roof Of Large Building

WOW! A missing New York boy was thankfully found with the help of a local TV station's helicopter.

A 9-year-old boy disappeared after leaving his Brooklyn home around 7 a.m. on Thursday.

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The boy was supposed to be going to school, but when he didn't arrive, his parents called the police.

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The NYPD was told the 9-year-old was wearing a "distinctive orange tie."

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CBS News New York then called the police. Arriving NYPD officers confirmed it was the missing child.

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Turns out, the boy lives in the building and was trying to play hooky from school.

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“He just packs up his computer and his book bag and goes off with the police officers,” Rice added. “They look back at our helicopter gave us a big thumbs up and took child down to his parents.”

Many other children from across the Empire State remain missing. A video of the boy being found is below the missing children.

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