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Community members are needed for a massive volunteer search being planned for Friday, July 31st. Click here to learn how you can help find 8- year-old Robert Manwill, reportedly last seen Friday, July 24th.

TIPLINE:  208-570-6457
E-mail:  findrobert@cityofboise.org

Robert Manwill
Missing Child Investigation

BOISE POLICE EXPANDING MANWILL SEARCH
ASKING FOR MORE COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS

• The Boise Police Department is asking for citizens to volunteer in an expanded one-day foot search Friday, July 31st, for missing 8-year old Robert Manwill. Businesses and service organizations, along with individual residents are encouraged to help in this community wide effort, divided into three three-hour periods.

• Volunteers can show up at one of three locations:

 - Garfield Elementary (1914 S Broadway Ave)
 -  South Junior High (805 Shoshone St)
 -  Hillcrest Branch Library (5246 W Overland Road)

• Citizens can show up at 9:00 a.m, 12:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. at any of the locations to work three hour shifts. People can volunteer for more than one shift.

• Volunteers NEED to be 18-years or older, they must bring a photo ID and are asked to bring the following items:

 - Sturdy shoes (hiking boots, high top tennis shoes)
 - One to two quarts of water
 - Sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses
 - A snack(s)
 - A cell phone (if possible, not mandatory)

• Please DO NOT bring bicycles, strollers or pets.

• Be prepared to walk some distance.

• 500-1,000 volunteers are anticipated, but there is no limit to the number of volunteers.

For more information you can visit the City of Boise website.