Police looking into ‘false claims’ of lost boy found in Murfreesboro
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Murfreesboro Police Department is warning the public of a fake social media post regarding a lost and injured child that is circulating online.
The post claims a 2-year-old boy was found in Murfreesboro “1 hour ago” and authorities have taken him to the police station, but “no one has called looking for him.” It also includes a graphic image of a young boy with scars on his face.
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However, as of Monday, May 13, Murfreesboro Police said investigators have not received any reports that fit the circumstances described in the post. Officials said they are still working to determine the origin of the “false claims.”
As the investigation continues, authorities are asking the public to stop sharing the post.
“If this were true, the police department would have already notified the public,” officials said in a news release Monday morning. “The safety and security of our residents are always of the utmost importance.”
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Those who have already shared the fake social media post are asked to delete it. Anyone who knows the person who originally created the post should contact the police department at 615-849-2673.
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