The most disturbing of the false report, many may think she has been found and stop searching.
The press was not contained. They were allowed behind the yellow line unsupervised. If, in fact they spoke to the 11 yo brother, then the press had to be deep behind the line.
This is a dangerous situation to leave press unsupervised/contained. Anybody could slap on a fake Press Pass and enter the secured area. This puts all at risk, LE, family and the folks that live in the complex. It could be a shooter, someone can take a person hostage, and in this case very damaging false information.
I hope BPD Chief learns from this serious mistake. I hope the BPD PR rep. will be more involved in communicating with the press in a contained press area or keep them on the other side of the yellow line.
This looks bad for the BPD and the Sheriff, who some press site as the source, LIVE on TV.
I hope they regroup and listen and take the advice of the FBI. Those FBI folks know the ropes and can help BPD manage the media. If they will listen, to them. Now they are in a damage control situation.
I'm holding my breath (lol) waiting on a presser. This is certainly more important than the presser announcing the Governors Proclamation for the reward.
I mean this with the up most respect and intent.
JMO