Howard, Brown County – The Brown County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Missing Person Alert for Jessie Peters, an 11-year-old boy who was last seen early this morning. Authorities and the community are deeply concerned as the search intensifies.
Jessie Peters, described as 4 feet tall with brown eyes and blonde hair, was captured on video leaving his home on foot around 4 AM today, August 21, 2024. He was last seen in the area of Steiner Lane in Howard, wearing an orange shirt, black shorts, and carrying a black backpack along with a Harry Potter blanket.
Local law enforcement, including the Brown County Sheriff’s Office and Brown County Public Safety Communications, are actively involved in the search. They are urging anyone with information to call 911 immediately.
Community members have taken to social media to express their concerns and suggest actions to assist in the search. Mary Crabb Hultman commented, "The police should get their thermal drone up in that wooded area that’s behind that subdivision/park." Brooke Wichgers questioned, "I wonder why we didn’t get an amber alert."
The Brown County Emergency Management team has also been busy addressing issues related to spam comments on their social media posts, advising the public not to click on suspicious links.
As the hours pass, the urgency to locate Jessie Peters grows. The community is encouraged to stay vigilant and report any sightings to the authorities. Updates will be provided as they become available.