Thanks for the update. We saw the helicopter. Mu hubby just left to lend a hand with the search. Thanks for Spiros description. Praying for his safe return.

PRayers its so cold out

Going out too. We all need to get out of bed and look in our yards!!

I am praying with you.

Any updates?

Thank you. Saw a post the dogs have his scent. South bound harlem. Check your yards, sheds, down the tracks

Me and my daughter went out looking. This was our route. I went up and down the industrial area on 175th near the health club, to Harlem, to 183rd, down Oak Park Ave, down the street along the tracks to Harlem and back to 175th and went by the 80th ave train station and a few side streets along the way. I'm sorry to say I did not see him anywhere.

Praying that this young man is found!!!

I hate to say this but check the retention pond or any bodies of water, kids with autism like water.

I just checked out side by the pond on pine trail off of ridgeland. I'm also praying.

I'm driving/walking around the area, also checking gas stations and any stores that may be open, in case he went inside anywhere for warmth. Praying so hard for his safe return home. <3

Has anyone tried either of the 7-Elevens on Oak Park Avenue? He may have gone in there to get warm.

Nothing by the hotels.

Maybe the police department should make a broadcast call to all residents

Just got gas at speedway. They said dogs picked up a scent by burger king. That was there latest update.

Any update? Just wondering if i should go out?

No luck so far this sucks its so damn dark could just drive right by em

Where are we supposed to be concentrating on right now?

nothing on 183rd

@Joe cronin, @Salsa Qn

Nothing new to report. Hoping to receive an update soon.

Joe Vince
Local Editor, Tinley Park

I live by the bike path have my lights on seen cops driving down thru...will check my area. Our prayers & thoughts are with u.

Police and Fire at the Holday Inn. Has he been found? Or is this unrelated?

Went through there 3 times. I hope they found him.

@Mark9:23:

No reports that he's been found. I know people have been searching that area pretty thoroughly. Is there more activity than normal?

Joe Vince
Local Editor, Tinley Park

Firefighter said it wasnt the kid at holiday inn

Holiday Inn is unrelated

Some drunk people pulled the fire alarm. Horrible pulling them away from a real job

@B:

Is there a fire at the Holiday Inn? Or some other incident?

Joe Vince
Local Editor, Tinley Park

whats the general search area now? south of 183rd now?

No fire just some drunk adults...

I've searched every park there is to look at. He likes Harlem ave, parks, and water

Any updates.

@Scott Boat:

The last I heard was the main search was around Oak Park Avenue. But they've been encouraging volunteers to look anywhere they can.

Joe Vince
Local Editor, Tinley Park

nothing on harlem to volmer

anyone comb the mental institution grounds

Already checked the mental institution twice :(

Drove all over old Tinley between Ridgeland and Oak Park 167th to 183rd ...Then drove the other side of Oak Park to Harlem Looking along creeks and scanning playgrounds anywhere there might be benches and places to shelter- so dark... hope I didn't miss him... praying that they find him.

FOUND!!!!!!!!!!! JUST CALLED PD

i WAS JUST ABOUT TO CALL FOX THE ONLY NEWS ON THIS AM

Praise God.

where was he

Possibly found in Posen!!!!!!

Can anyone confirm he was found?

I'm calling back soon! Waitin for parents to confirm

I just hung up from TPPD . She said he was just found

Awesome! Somebody get that young man a hot chocolate. Glad he was found and hopefully alright.

It was confirmed!!!

Thank God and thank all of you who searched. Its nice to know with all the craziness in the world there is goodness close to home. God bless and happy holidays

So happy that he was found and is now safe!! God bless him and his family <3

That's great news!! Headed home.

God this and God that, no it wasn't God who found the kid, it was the valiant efforts of all the people involved. And "praying" is no substitute for actually going out and looking for him. Hypocrites.

Great news thank God

@WarriorMom, @Jacki:

Thank you for your tips.

And everyone who went out overnight to help look for Spiro in the cold, you are to be commended.

After this week, it's nice to have a story with a happy ending.

I'm going to bed.

Joe Vince
Local Editor, Tinley Park

I couldn't sleep till he was found! Thank God! Huge praises to all those who went out looking - true heroes! I was at home with my sick babies, otherwise I would have been right with you. Great communication and team work!

Great job to all involved, those who went out and those who prayed!

So happy!!!! I drove around till 2:15 am and was sad to have to give up for the night but thank God he has been found. Merry Chrristmaa to his family!!!!!

Hey mcenroe! You will not kill all the good spirits here. You're right up there with Ebenezer scrooge and to all a good night. There are not always happy endings and yes thank God plus all the good souls who helped. Merry Christmas everyone!

I work at the school he attends. The fact that so many people were out looking for him brings me to tears. Thank you all for caring.

@Joe any word on how he got to Posen? I mean that would be one heck of a hike. It was great to see so many people up and caring last night! That's what this town is about! Not all these crimes that have been taking place. Great job TP. I believe the word of the day is NAP! Lol!

So happy they found. Him and it was a happy outcome