UPDATE: GFPD Issues Alert for Missing Child in Great Falls

Updated:

The Great Falls Police Department updated the status of the missing person to found.  An alert citizen reported the missing child when seen after the initial alert was issued.

• Great Falls Police Department has issued a missing person alert for a 13-year-old boy in the city
• Concern for the missing child is compounded with the missing individual having autism
• Police are asking for tips in helping return the boy to his family as soon as possible

I Can't Imagine What a Family Would Go Through During This

As a parent and now grandparent, it is a worst-case scenario for me that someone in my family would suddenly disappear.  That exact scenario is happening right now in Great Falls.

GFPD Issues Alert for Missing Child in Great Falls

The Great Falls Police Department has issued a missing person alert within the city area for a missing 13-year-old boy with autism.

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According to the release through the department, the child went missing from his home at 3am on Thursday June 5th, 2025.  The child has been identified as Crosby Newman from the Fox Farm area of Great Falls.

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Authorities stated that Newman suffers from autism and is incredibly shy.  If seen, individuals should avoid contact but contact law enforcement as soon as possible through the 911 phone center.

Newman is described as follows:

• 13-year-old while male
• Crosby is likely wearing black boots, black jogger sweatpants, and a gray or blue long sleeve shirt
• 5'7" tall, 120 lbs., pale skin, light brown medium length hair

The following social media post is from the GFPD:

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