Police Are Asking for Help Locating Missing 10-year-old Boy

Ofc. Teresa Fuller, 509.209.7188


Thursday, October 16, 2014 at 12:27 p.m.


Update: Eddy Ruiz was found at 1:28 p.m. the same day.

The Spokane Police Department is asking for the public's help finding a missing 10-year-old boy who left his house this morning after an argument with a family member.

On 10/16/2014, Spokane Police responded to the call of a missing child, 10-year-old Eddy Ruiz. It was reported that he left the house, near Sanson/Regal, around 8 a.m. after an argument with a family member. He’s described as a Hispanic male, shaved eyebrows, wearing a blue Gonzaga sweatshirt and jeans. He also has a knee injury that may need medical attention. Please see the attached photo. Anyone who sees Eddy is asked to call 911.

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