A search is underway in Alabama for a missing child who authorities believe is in danger.> > WATCH VIDEO OF THE SEARCH SCENE HERE:The Walker County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public to stop searching for a missing 5-year-old believed to be in danger because of explosives and booby traps found on the property in the area.Johnathan Everett Boley, 5, was last seen about 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in the 7000 block of Highway 195 in Jasper. He was originally reported to be four years old, but the sheriff updated his age to five.Sheriff Nick Smith said the boy was living with his father, who reported him missing at about 1 p.m. The mother moved to Florida one year ago and the father is given five days each year for visitation. The child went missing during visitation, according to the sheriff.The boy weighs 50 pounds, has blond hair, blue eyes and was wearing a yellow Mickey Mouse shirt, black pants and “Paw Patrol” shoes, authorities said.Johnathan may be with the black Labrador Retriever seen in this photo. That dog is also missing.Explosives foundHis father was taken into custody after explosive devices were found on the property.Deputies were planning to execute a search warrant at the father’s home on Wednesday, but called off that search after finding what they called “unusual explosive devices” on the property.Authorities released photos of the explosives, described as pipe bombs, found on the property.The father is former military and neighbors said they have heard explosions for weeks.There was one reported Wednesday, but officials cannot confirm if that is connected to the missing child.The FBI explosives team is on the scene.The searchOfficials are still continuing the search. Agencies have been using drones and tracking dogs to search for the 5-year-old boy. A helicopter from Montgomery is also being used.Divers were brought in on Thursday to search some ponds around the house.The sheriff asked anyone with a doorbell camera or game camera to check their video to see if the child is on it.Anyone with information is asked to contact the Walker County Sheriff’s Office at 205-384-7218 or call 911.
A search is underway in Alabama for a missing child who authorities believe is in danger.
> > WATCH VIDEO OF THE SEARCH SCENE HERE:
The Walker County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public to stop searching for a missing 5-year-old believed to be in danger because of explosives and booby traps found on the property in the area.
Johnathan Everett Boley, 5, was last seen about 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in the 7000 block of Highway 195 in Jasper. He was originally reported to be four years old, but the sheriff updated his age to five.
Sheriff Nick Smith said the boy was living with his father, who reported him missing at about 1 p.m. The mother moved to Florida one year ago and the father is given five days each year for visitation. The child went missing during visitation, according to the sheriff.
The boy weighs 50 pounds, has blond hair, blue eyes and was wearing a yellow Mickey Mouse shirt, black pants and “Paw Patrol” shoes, authorities said.
Johnathan may be with the black Labrador Retriever seen in this photo. That dog is also missing.
Explosives found
His father was taken into custody after explosive devices were found on the property.
Deputies were planning to execute a search warrant at the father’s home on Wednesday, but called off that search after finding what they called “unusual explosive devices” on the property.
Authorities released photos of the explosives, described as pipe bombs, found on the property.
The father is former military and neighbors said they have heard explosions for weeks.
There was one reported Wednesday, but officials cannot confirm if that is connected to the missing child.
The FBI explosives team is on the scene.
The search
Officials are still continuing the search. Agencies have been using drones and tracking dogs to search for the 5-year-old boy. A helicopter from Montgomery is also being used.
Divers were brought in on Thursday to search some ponds around the house.
The sheriff asked anyone with a doorbell camera or game camera to check their video to see if the child is on it.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Walker County Sheriff’s Office at 205-384-7218 or call 911.