By Julia Bertino
May 26, 2021
(La Vista, NE) The search for a missing La Vista boy continues, but is changing course.
La Vista Police say crews have conducted full searches for 11 year old Ryan Larsen at Walnut Creek Recreation Area, but that despite dive teams, air support, lowering water levels and police K9 teams, Ryan was not found. Police say investigators may still return to Walnut Creek to search if new information surfaces.
The police department says investigators continue to review surveillance video from La Vista businesses, focusing on Monday, May 17th, the day Ryan was last seen. Police say they have confirmed one camera at La Vista Keno captured an image Monday of what is believed to be Ryan. LVPD says they are continuing to ask any businesses and homeowners, particularly along Harrison between 72nd and 96th, to check security camera video and notify police if you see any sign of Ryan.
Authorities in Nebraska have exhausted the search of a recreational area for signs of missing 11-year-old Ryan Larsen, and are now concentrating on surveillance footage from area residences and businesses.
La Vista Police initially indicated they believed Larsen was intentionally hiding, with one officer saying that the autistic boy was playing “the ultimate game of hide-and-seek” during a press conference last week. The boy’s family reportedly told police that he has a history of hiding and running away, and a computer search history found that Larsen had searched YouTube for the phrases “hiding from police” and “hiding underground.”
As the days passed without any sign of Larsen, the investigation took on a more serious tone, and police late last week said they had not ruled out any possibilities for the boy’s disappearance, including foul play. Investigators did a through search of the Walnut Creek Recreation Area, reportedly based on leads and the proximity of th
Lowering water in Walnut Creek Lake helps police s search for missing La Vista boy
Investigators focused on area where K9 dogs found possible scent of Ryan Larsen, 11, last seen a week ago Share Updated: 9:31 PM CDT May 24, 2021
Lowering water in Walnut Creek Lake helps police s search for missing La Vista boy
Investigators focused on area where K9 dogs found possible scent of Ryan Larsen, 11, last seen a week ago Share Updated: 9:31 PM CDT May 24, 2021
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