Missing Pierce County 5-year-old boy found, in good condition

The Associated Press
July 4, 2012 at 3:00PM
Scott Meyer, 5,
Scott Meyer, 5, went missing Tuesday July 3, 2012, from the town of Oak Grove in Pierce County, Wis. (;/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

OAK GROVE, Wis. - Tthe Pierce County Sheriff's Department has found the 5-year-old boy who had been missing since noon Tuesday and is reported to be in good condition.

Scott Meyer is a non-verbal autistic boy who goes by the name "Scotty." The Pierce County Sheriff's Office said it got a call shortly before noon Tuesday that the boy was missing near the town of Oak Grove.A Minnesota State Patrol helicopter had been assisting with the search.

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