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2 missing boys found safe and returned to family in Willingboro, New Jersey: police

By Tom Ignudo

/ CBS Philadelphia

Digital Brief: Monday, Feb. 5, 2024

WILLINGBORO, N.J. (CBS) -- Two young boys who were reported missing in Willingboro, New Jersey are back home with their family.

According to Willingboro Township Police, 12-year-old Amori Merritt and 10-year-old Amir Merritt were located and returned home safely to their family.

Police said both boys went missing after leaving their residence in the Garfield North section of Willingboro in an unknown direction at around 6:15 p.m Monday.

Details surrounding the boys' disappearance are not known.

Tom Ignudo

Tom Ignudo is a digital content producer at CBS Philadelphia. Before he joined CBS Philadelphia in 2021, Tom covered high school and college sports for the Philadelphia Inquirer. He covers breaking news, sports and more.

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