Needham police launch intensive search for missing 18‑year‑old
Needham Police announced a focused search for 18‑year‑old Cole Davison, who has not been located, using K‑9 teams, drones and multiple agencies.
Key points
- Needham Police began an intensive search for missing 18‑year‑old Cole Davison near 1000 South St.
- The effort involves K‑9 teams, drones, Metro‑LEC Search and Rescue and several police departments.
- Police issued emergency alerts urging the public not to enter the search area to avoid interference with thermal‑imaging technology.
- No indication that Davison is armed or poses a danger to the public.
- Anyone with information is asked to contact Needham Police at 781‑444‑1212.
Needham, Mass. – On Thursday, police announced an intensive search for 18-year-old Cole Davison, who has not been located.
The effort is focused on an area near 1000 South St. and involves multiple police departments, Metro‑LEC Search and Rescue, K‑9 teams, and drone units.
Police said the search is a well‑being check; they noted there is no indication Davison is armed, has made no threats, and poses no known danger to the public.
Davison is described as possibly wearing a blue flannel jacket with gold or yellow coloring.
Needham Police issued a series of emergency alerts beginning around 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, November 12, and released a repeat alert at 1:23 p.m., urging the public not to self‑deploy or enter the search area. Officials warned that civilian presence can interfere with thermal‑imaging technology used by drones.
Anyone with information about Davison’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Needham Police Department at 781‑444‑1212.
Your questions, answered
Where is the search for Cole Davison focused?
The search is focused near 1000 South St. in Needham, Massachusetts.
What resources are being used in the search?
The search uses K‑9 teams, drones with thermal‑imaging, Metro‑LEC Search and Rescue, and multiple police departments.
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