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Non-verbal child reported missing in Taupō found

16:32 pm on 7 January 2023

Six-year-old Maitrey has been found safe. Photo: Supplied/Police

A non-verbal child who was reported missing in Taupō has been found safe and well.

In a statement, police said they were looking for six-year-old Maitrey, who had gone missing around 1.30pm.

The boy was non-verbal and had last been seen on Ruapehu Street.

On social media, Bay of Plenty & Taupō Police said he had been located safe and well.

"Our grateful thanks go to the people who helped look for him, including the wonderful person who found him."