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Missing six-year-old boy found in Hamilton

December 18, 2020

A missing six-year-old boy has been found in Hamilton.

Laurel had been missing from his home in Maeroa.

After an appeal to the public for help this afternoon, Laurel was soon located.

Police would like to thank the public for their assistance.

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