MI Madison Heights police seeking help to find missing six-year old autistic child, Jonathan Skattebo 1 Feb 2026.

[Knox]

Police and others in Madison Heights, Michigan, on Sunday evening are looking for a missing 6-year-old boy, according to city officials.

Johnathan Skattebo went missing from the area of 12 Mile and Dequindre roads. Officials said he was last seen wearing a blue and black winter coat and blue and black boots.

According to officials, Skattebo has brown hair, is nonverbal and likes to hide in cold, dark places.

Anyone who sees Skattebo or makes contact with him is asked to call the Madison Heights Police Department.

This is a developing story.

Search underway for missing 6-year-old boy in Madison Heights, city says

Police and others in Madison Heights, Michigan, on Sunday evening are looking for a missing 6-year-old boy, according to city officials.

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[Knox]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2018114345503248667

 

[Alcina]

It's so cold and snowy in MI right now. I am very worried about this precious boy!

 

[FL Wannabe]

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[Knox]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2018148704763383981

 

[swanniee11]

Kyla Russell WDIV 4 local news reporter
Madison Heights PD confirms to me they are specifically checking the intersection of Couzens and Greig amid the search for missing 6-year-old Johnathan Skattebo.

 

[NewMommy09]

Im grateful for once we have a missing autistic child that's dressed for weather but the comment about him specifically liking to hide in cold dark places is terrifying. I hope they find this little guy fast.

 

[Unalienable Rights]

Missing non-verbal 6-year-old child with autism found safe

Missing Jonathan Skattebo UPDATE: FOUND SAFE. Missing 6-year-old Jonathon has been found safe inside his neighbors home one block over from where he was last seen. Police say that Johnathan walked into the house through an unlocked door. The neighbor found Jonathon taking a shower when he...

themetrodetroitnews.com

UPDATE: FOUND SAFE. Missing 6-year-old Jonathon has been found safe inside his neighbors home one block over from where he was last seen. Police say that Johnathan walked into the house through an unlocked door. The neighbor found Jonathon taking a shower when he arrived home and found Jonathon.

 

[Carovb5]

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This link now says FOUND SAFE

 

[NewMommy09]

Thank goodness he was found so fast, alive and safe.