Missing seven-year-old boy found in Hamilton

Thursday 11 December 2025 · 5 outlets · 6 reports · updated Thu 11 Dec 2025, 7:49am

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Tyrese, a seven-year-old boy from Deanwell, has been found safe after going missing on Wednesday afternoon. He had left his home on Anderson Road around 4pm to visit a friend and failed to return. Police issued an Amber Alert before confirming he was located shortly after 7am on Thursday.

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1. StuffThu 11 Dec 2025, 1:56am

   Police seek public assistance to find missing Hamilton boy (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 11 Dec 2025, 5:00am

   Seven-year-old Hamilton boy Tyrese goes missing after leaving to visit friends (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldThu 11 Dec 2025, 5:23am

   Hamilton amber alert: Missing 7-year-old boy found - police (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsThu 11 Dec 2025, 6:34am

   Seven-year-old reported missing in Hamilton found (opens in new tab)

   • Amber alert issued for missing 7-year-old in Hamilton (opens in new tab) Thu 11 Dec 2025, 6:34am
5. Waikato TimesThu 11 Dec 2025, 7:49am

   Hamilton boy who went missing overnight found safe (opens in new tab)