**Topeka Mother Pleads for Help After Son Goes Missing**
**Topeka, KS** – A mother from Topeka is making a desperate plea for help after her 7-year-old son went missing yesterday afternoon. The woman, Jessica Miller, last saw her son, Ethan, around 4:00 p.m. near their home in the Oakland neighborhood, and despite an intense search by local authorities and concerned neighbors, he has not yet been found.
**A Day That Turned into a Nightmare**
What started as a normal day took a terrifying turn when Ethan, a playful and curious second-grader, went outside to play after school. Jessica said she let him ride his bike around the neighborhood, something he’d done countless times before. But when she went to call him for dinner an hour later, Ethan was nowhere to be found.
“I called out for him, but there was no response,” said Jessica, her voice shaking as she recounted the day’s events. “At first, I thought maybe he was at a friend’s house, but when I couldn’t find him there, I knew something was wrong.”
After a frantic search on foot with family and neighbors, Jessica called the police. Officers from the Topeka Police Department responded immediately, canvassing the area and using search dogs to follow any possible trails. Local residents also joined in, spreading out across parks and streets.
**Community Comes Together**
Jessica has been overwhelmed by the support from the Topeka community, who have rallied to help search for Ethan. Volunteers have passed out flyers, organized search parties, and shared posts across social media in an effort to spread the word.
“I’m beyond grateful to everyone who has come out to help,” Jessica said. “It shows that Topeka is full of kind-hearted people who care. But right now, all I want is to have my little boy back home.”
Ethan is described as being 4 feet tall, with blonde hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue t-shirt with a dinosaur graphic, jeans, and red sneakers. His red bicycle is also missing, leading authorities to believe he may have ridden it when he disappeared.
**The Search Continues**
Local law enforcement is urging anyone with information to come forward. They are also asking for homeowners in the area to check their security cameras for any footage of Ethan riding his bike. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has been notified and may assist in the ongoing efforts.
“Our main priority right now is to bring Ethan home safely,” said Topeka Police Captain Sarah Watkins. “We’re using every resource available, and we urge anyone who thinks they may have seen something—no matter how small—to report it to us.”
The family has set up a temporary base at a local community center to coordinate search efforts and communicate with volunteers. Jessica remains hopeful but admitted that each passing hour feels like an eternity.
“This is every parent’s worst nightmare,” she said, fighting back tears. “Ethan, if you can hear me, we love you, and we’re not giving up. We’re going to find you and bring you home.”
The community vigil is planned for later tonight, where friends and neighbors will gather to pray for Ethan’s safe return. In the meantime, Topeka police continue to search the surrounding areas, and officials are encouraging the public to stay vigilant.
**How You Can Help**
Anyone with information about Ethan’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Topeka Police Department immediately at (785) 368-9200. Community members can also report tips anonymously to Crime Stoppers.
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