Crime & Safety

UPDATE: Two Boys Missing From Holly Springs Area Found Safe

The two boys, Austin Fox, 11, and Charles LeCroy, 12, had not been seen since 7:30 a.m. Thursday.

UPDATE (4:48 p.m.): The Cherokee Sheriff's Office has confirmed that the two pre-teen boys who had been missing from the Holly Springs area since Thursday morning have been found safe.

ORIGINAL ARTICLE: The Cherokee Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to help them find two pre-teen boys who have been missing since Thursday morning.

The two boys, Austin Fox, 11, and Charles LeCroy, 12, both have been missing since 7:30 a.m. when they were last seen at Austin's home on Ranchwood Trail, located off East Cherokee Drive near Holly Springs. 

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Both boys were on their bicycles and were possibly going camping, Lt. Jay Baker, spokesman with the Cherokee Sheriff's Office said. Baker said there were possible sightings of the two children on Toonigh and Rabbit Hill Roads, but their destination is unknown at this time.  

Both Austin and Charles were last seen wearing blue jeans, but it's unknown what color their shirts are.  

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Baker said the Georgia State Patrol is assisting with the search via helicopter and if anyone has seen the children or has any information on their whereabouts is asked to call 911 immediately.


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