Bonneville Co. Sheriff rules out possible lead on missing child
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IDAHO FALLS – The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has ruled out a lead they received Monday night concerning a missing Idaho Falls toddler.
According to Sgt. Jeff Edwards, a woman at the Ammon Walmart called the Lemhi County Sheriff’s Office around 3:45 p.m. She told detectives she spotted a boy she believed could have been Deorr Kunz Jr. with a man. The two-year-old disappeared while camping with his family in Leadore, Idaho on Friday.
Edwards said detectives have reviewed Walmart surveillance video and investigated the tip. Tuesday afternoon they determined the lead was unfounded and the child was not Deorr.
FAMILY ASKS FOR HELP
Meanwhile Deorr’s family is asking the public to share a poster featuring photos of their son in hopes he will be found soon.
The Lemhi County Sheriff’s Office says extensive search and rescue operations have been suspended but investigators are still looking for the boy.
In an interview with EastIdahoNews.com, Deorr’s parents, Deorr Kunz Sr. and Jessica Mitchell, said they believe their son is still alive.
A candlelight vigil was held for Deorr Monday night in Idaho Falls. The boys parents asked the public to share photos of their son on social media. They also requested people print and display posters.
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Click HERE to print a copy of the Deorr Kunz Missing Poster.
