UPDATE, 9 p.m. Wednesday: According to Hays Police Chief Don Scheibler, a boy reported missing late Wednesday afternoon has been found safe and is home with his family.

Scheibler commended the community response, noting over 100 people responded to help search for the boy. The post on the HPD Facebook page and Hays Post Facebook page was shared by more than 2,000 people.

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HAYS— Police in Hays are requesting assistance in locating a missing 7-year-old boy, according to the department’s Facebook page.

Landon Pohlman was last seen at 4:30pm walking toward Massey Park, 17th & Allen in Hays.

The child was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, bright orange shorts, and yellow shoes.

The missing child may be accompanied by two other juveniles, known only as Ben and Brayden.

Ben and Brayden are believed to be siblings. Anyone with information reference the missing child or the identity of Ben or Brayden are requested to contact the Hays Police Department at (785) 625-1011.