EMA expires in search for Ryan Larsen; situation now missing person case

As the search for missing 11-year-old boy Ryan Larsen continues, an emergency missing advisory has expired and the situation is now officially considered a missing person case.

May 21, 2021Updated: September 25, 2021
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

LA VISTA, Neb. — As the search for missing 11-year-old boy Ryan Larsen continues, an emergency missing advisory has expired and the situation is now officially considered a missing person case.

In a Friday afternoon update, La Vista Police Chief Bob Lausten said authorities are focusing their search on multiple areas beyond Walnut Creek, where most of the recent police activity has been focused.

Lausten said Friday that a lead led them to continue searching the Walnut Creek area, but he would not share any details about that information. He also said that authorities had no indication Ryan had a backpack with him.

Police went through the school several times with thermal imaging equipment, but found no trace of Ryan.

Several LVPD officers know Ryan personally, Lausten said, noting he had brought officers treats during the holidays.

In addition to the La Vista Police Department, the Nebraska State Patrol and the FBI are aiding in the search for Larsen.

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