Nick Hoffman, 15 MSG [FOUND SAFE] Since 12/07/08 From Cannon Falls, MN

[Grande]

Posted at: 12/08/2008 11:48:52 AM
Cannon Falls Police Investigate Missing Child

The Cannon Falls Police Department is investigating a missing child. The child, Nick Hoffman, age 15, was last seen at home at approximately 11pm on Sunday, 12-7-08. The child was discovered missing this morning at approximately 6am.

There did not appear to be any forced entry into the locked residence, it is unsure if the child walked away, met someone or was picked up. It does not appear that the child was dressed for winter weather, as no winter outerwear is missing. The only items the child appears to have taken with was a blanket and pillow from his bed.

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Physical Description:
15 years old
Height: 5’-10”
Weight: 120-130
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Dishwater blonde/brown
Braces on teeth
Acne around the nose

http://kaaltv.com/article/stories/S696131.shtml?cat=10217

[Grande]

15-year-old Missing in Cannon Falls, Minn.
Last Edited: Monday, 08 Dec 2008, 11:47 AM CST

CANNON FALLS, Minn. -- Cannon Falls police are searching for a missing 15-year-old. Nick Hoffman was last seen at home around 11 p.m. Sunday.

He was discovered missing at 6 a.m.

The home shows no sign of forced entry. It is unclear if the child walked away, met someone or was picked up in a vehicle.

Hoffman is not believed to be dressed for winter weather, as his outerwear remains in the home.

The only items the child appears to have taken with was a blanket and pillow from his bed.

The Cannon Falls Police Department is requesting anyone with information regarding this missing child to contact the Police Department at 507-263-2278.

http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=8025556&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3.2.1

[Grande]

Cannon Falls police seek missing teen
By TIM HARLOW, Star Tribune
Last update: December 8, 2008 - 12:16 PM

Police are asking for the public's help in finding a teenage boy who was discovered missing this morning from his Cannon Falls home.

Nick Hoffman was last seen around 11 p.m. Sunday and was reported missing at 6 a.m. today.

It's unclear Hoffman walked away from his house, was picked up or left to meet somebody. There did not appear to be any sign of forced entry into the residence where he was last seen, said Cannon Falls Police Chief Jeff McCormick.

Hoffman took a blanket and pillow from his bed. It is believed that Hoffman is not dressed for winter weather, McCormick said.

Hoffman is 5 feet 10 inches, weighs between 120 and 130 pounds, has brown eyes and dishwater blonde hair. He wears braces and has acne in the vicinity of his nose.

Anybody with information is asked to call Cannon Falls Police at 1-507-263-2278

http://www.startribune.com/local/south/35728379.html?elr=KArksi8cyaiUo8cyaiUiD3aPc:_Yyc:a UU

[Grande]

I hope Nick returns home safe!

[TigressPen]

A blanket and pillow taken? That's scary! I pray Nick is safe and returns home soon.

[Faith]

Search continues for missing Cannon Falls teen
Updated: 37 mins ago


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A large scale search will resume Tuesday for a teen reported missing this morning.

15-year-old Nick Hoffman of Cannon Falls was last seen Sunday night at 11 p.m. inside his home.

He was discovered missing Monday morning.

Authorities are worried because Hoffman disappeared without any winter outerwear. They say there was no signe of forced entry into the home.

Searchers scoured the area around Cannon Falls Monday, but found nothing.


http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=531526&catid=2

[Faith]

Prayers for Nick's safe return. :1222423:

[sarahhod]

Police search for missing Cannon Falls teen

http://www.republican-eagle.com/articles/index.cfm?id=55150&section=homepage
Mike Longaecker The Republican Eagle
Published Tuesday, December 09, 2008



• Age: 15

• Height: 5 feet, 10 inches

• Weight: 120-130 pounds

• Eyes: Brown

• Hair: Dishwater blonde/brown

• Braces on teeth

• Acne around nose

Authorities combed the Cannon Falls area Monday in hopes of finding a teenage boy who disappeared from his home.

The search for Nick Hoffman, 15, was temporarily called off Monday evening and expected to resume this morning, Cannon Falls police Chief Jeff McCormick said.

The Cannon Falls boy was last seen around 11 p.m. Sunday at his home in a residential area on the city's west side near Highway 19. He was discovered missing at about 6 a.m. Monday.

Hoffman disappeared without evidence of having taken any warm clothing — a concern that kept search crews under a heightened sense of urgency, McCormick said. Hoffman apparently took a blanket and a pillow from his bed.

Hoffman's disappearance came just as a winter storm was bearing down on the area. Snowfall accumulations of 3 to 7 inches were predicted.

"We're incredibly concerned with his safety," McCormick said.

There did not appear to be forced entry made into the locked Hoffman residence, police said. It is unclear whether Hoffman walked away, met someone or was picked up.

McCormick said it was unclear whether foul play may be involved.

"At this point, we just don't know," he said. "We're looking at all the options."

There were no indications Hoffman was distraught or had a problematic home life, he said.

"We're talking about your typical kid," McCormick said.

Interviews were being conducted with friends and classmates. State investigators were conducting a computer search for any suspicious activity, McCormick said.

Cannon Falls police were joined by members of Cannon Falls fire department and ambulance, Goodhue County sheriff's deputies and Dakota County sheriff's deputies. K-9 units were also deployed in Monday's search.

"Obviously, our full resources are being put forward to try to locate Nick," McCormick said.

Searchers began house-by-house, McCormick said, then fanned out to cover wooded and rural areas. Searchers ended the night closer to the Hoffman residence in hopes of speaking with possible witnesses who had been gone during the day.

The search was expected to resume today with a mounted posse and volunteers joining the search party. McCormick said anyone interested in volunteering should first call the police department in the morning at (507) 263-2278.

[sarahhod]

Cannon Falls Teen Missing, Not Dressed for Cold
Nick Hoffman missing, cold weather gear left at home
Last Edited: Monday, 08 Dec 2008, 5:12 PM CST

http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=8025556&version=3&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3.2.1

Created: Monday, 08 Dec 2008, 11:43 AM CST

CANNON FALLS, Minn. (FOX 9) -- Cannon Falls police are searching for a missing 15-year-old. Nick Hoffman was last seen at home around 11 p.m. Sunday.

Hoffman was reported missing at 6 a.m. Monday, launching a multi-departmental search.

Cannon Falls police are calling the search a top priority, considering the teen did not leave dressed for the cold weather. His outerwear was found still inside the home.

The Hoffman home shows no sign of forced entry. It is unclear if the Nick walked away, met someone or was picked up in a vehicle.

The only items Hoffman appears to have taken with was a blanket and pillow from his bed.

Throughout the day Monday, sheriff's departments from Goodhue, Dakota and Hennepin county assisted local police in the search for Nick Hoffman.

The Cannon Falls Police Department is requesting anyone with information regarding this missing child to contact the Police Department at 507-263-2278.

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[sarahhod]

Cannon Falls police seek help finding missing teenage boy

http://www.twincities.com/allheadlines/ci_11171792

Updated: 12/08/2008 08:56:46 PM CST

A Cannon Falls teen has been missing from his home since Sunday evening, and police have issued an alert in an attempt to locate him.

Nick Hoffman, 15, was last seen at his home about 11 p.m. Sunday. He was discovered missing at 6 a.m. today.

Police said there were no signs of forced entry at Hoffman's home, which was locked, and investigators were unsure whether he walked away or was picked up.

None of Hoffman's winter gear was missing, leading police to believe he was not dressed for cold weather. A blanket and pillow, taken from his bed, appeared to be the only items missing.

Hoffman is white, 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighs 120 to 130 pounds and has brown-blond hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information about Hoffman's whereabouts should call Cannon Falls police at 507-263-2278.

— Tad Vezner

[Grande]

Missing Cannon Falls Teen Found Safe
Nick Hoffman safe at home after cold weather scare
Last Edited: Tuesday, 09 Dec 2008, 8:16 AM CST

CANNON FALLS, Minn. (FOX 9) -- A missing 15-year-old from Cannon Falls has been found and is safe at home Tuesday morning.

Nick Hoffman had last been seen at home around 11 p.m. Sunday and was reported missing at 6 a.m. Monday, launching a multi-departmental search.

Police determined the case was not an abduction and no foul play is suspected. Cannon Falls police are still working out the details of what exactly happened.

The search for Hoffman was made a top priority, considering the teen did not leave dressed for the cold weather. His outerwear was found still inside the home.

http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=8025556&version=5&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3.2.1

[sarahhod]

Thanks for the update Grande.

Thank goodness Nick was found safe. His family must be so relieved.

[Amusedtdth]

Great news. Curious though as to where he was.

[gabby]

Great news. Curious though as to where he was.

Great news! I'm curious too.