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3-year old Lithgow boy who went missing located after massive search

Feb 20, 2019

LITHGOW, Central West, NSW, Australia – Missing Lithgow toddler Kayden Frank has been found.

A massive search got underway after the 3-year old boy disapppeared from his Lithgow home in Comara Crescent around 10:00am Wednesday.

A large number of police and members of the Volunteer Rescue Association, assisted by local residents, began searching. Their efforts were successful as Kayden was found asleep in an unlocked car, near where he went missing. It is understood he wandered away from home.

He was provided medical treatment as he was suffering from dehydration.

When he went missing the 3-year old was wearing a white top and blue pants with a Mickey Mouse print.

A drone was brought in from Bathurst to aid in the search. Chief Inspector Chris Sammut at around midday Wednesday said it was believed Kayden had wandered away from his home and police were concerned for his safety due to a medical condition.