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Missing child in Columbus found safe

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 9:24 AM

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COLUMBUS, Ind. – UPDATE: 11:08: The Columbus Police Department (CPD) released information at around 9 a.m. on Wednesday that a 12-year-old child named Bentley had been missing since Tuesday evening. About two hours later, there was good news. CPD said Bentley was found and is safe.

Original: The Columbus Police Department is seeking information on the whereabouts of 12-year-old Bentley Lowe, who was reported missing in the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 10. 

Bentley was last seen around 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Arbors at Waters Edge Apartments, 4060 N 150 W.

Bentley is a 4’11”, 86-pound boy with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing red shorts, an unknown-colored shirt, and gray and black shoes. Officers and investigators are continuing to search and follow up.

Anyone with information about Bentley’s location is encouraged to contact the Columbus Police Department at 812-376-2600.

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