UPDATE: Missing 12-year-old found safe

by STAFF REPORT
Staff Report | December 4, 2024 12:20 PM

UPDATE: Nicholas Righello has been found safe, according to Coeur d'Alene School District.

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The Coeur d’Alene Police Department has asked for the public’s help in a search for a missing 12-year-old boy.

Nicholas Righello left his house at about 7:30 a.m. Wednesday but did not arrive at Woodland Middle School, according to police. Police were notified of his absence around 10:30 a.m.

Authorities believe Nicholas chose to miss school, but it’s unclear where he may have gone. Detectives are working to locate him.

Nicholas is approximately 4 feet and 10 inches tall with light brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, dark colored pants and black and red Nike shoes.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Coeur d’Alene Police Department.