Upper Peninsula Breaking News Bulletin and Public Safety Advisory
11-year-old safe, brother at large
Update 11-26-17 11:39 p.m.
The 11 year-old Luce County boy – being sought by Soo tribal officials after cutting his tether – is home safe tonight in Luce County.
He was found nearby in Luce County about 10:30 p.m. tonight, Sun. Nov. 26, 2017.
His 17-year-old brother remains at large – and was believed spotted in Chippewa County.
More updates when we get them
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11-24-17 8:30 p.m. ET
Wanted Luce County juveniles are now considered armed and dangerous – and in a stolen vehicle
By Greg Peterson
Upper Peninsula Breaking News
News Director/Co-Owner
906-273-2433
The Luce County Sheriff’s department tonight issued a statewide lookout for a stolen vehicle and stolen weapons from the Newberry area – where two wanted juveniles are being sought including an 11-year-old boy who cut his tether and fled from a Sault Tribe Community Health residence.
Police say the suspects may have committed a “breaking and entering” at a residence and then allegedly stole a vehicle.
“The suspects are considered armed and dangerous,” states a statewide lookout for the suspects.
“Use caution when approaching the vehicle,” the BOLO states.
The suspects “stole a Winchester 30-30 caliber hunting rifle” – with a lever action with a scope.
Also stolen a .410 bolt action shotgun with a 5-round fully-loaded magazine and possibly more shells and ammo
The Gray 1990 Mazda pickup truck disappeared from a Luce County residence between 3:30 p.m and 5:30 p.m. today, Fri., Nov. 24, 2017.
The pickup has an expired handicapped tag
That handicapped tag is 1354K41
The suspects have the keys to the truck. Vehicle only had two-gallons of gas in its fuel tank.
11-year-old – who cut through his tether in Luce County – and his teen brother being sought in eastern Upper Peninsula
By Greg Peterson
Upper Peninsula Breaking News
News Director/Co-Owner
906-273-2433
Soo Tribe Police looking for a runaway 11-year-old who cut off his tether early today in Newberry
A broadcast was issued in Chippewa and Luce counties for the youth.
U.P. Breaking News is withholding the boy’s name and that of his 17-year-old brother who is wanted on unrelated charges.
The pair may be traveling together. The boy left in an unknown direction and officials do not know his means of travel.
It’s not clear why the child was wearing the tether and fled from a residence he was living in Newberry, MI The boy was wearing a tether but “cut it off” before leaving the residence.
This is a description of the 11-year-old boy and what he is believed wearing:
Black pants
Black long sleeve shirt
White shoesWhite Male
Brown Hair
Brown eyes
4 feet – five inches tall
96 pounds
Please call 911 or the Sault Ste. Marie Tribal Police if you have any information on this boy or spot him
Upper Peninsula Breaking News by Greg Peterson 
When you have armed juveniles in stolen vehicle….. it’s time for Names and pictures !
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I agree and it disappoints me that cops are covering this up. I guess someone has to get badly hurt before cops raise the alarm publicly
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agree with yoopernewsman
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Photos would be much more helpful than a generic description. I understand not naming the youth, but a photo would definitely be more helpful for people to identify and report to police. People have a right to safety and if these boys are dangerous, the people have a right to know who they are protecting themselves from. There are a ton of teen boys that fit that description – black clothing and white shoes?! Praying that no one gets hurt out there.
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I agree. But they will not release photos – do not even comment. Maybe Monday when tribal police chief is present. I pray this kids get found alive and well – and everyone else as well. I have names but can not find photos. Photos would be better than names – plus any kind of info.
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Topic are on facebook
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Your news article/blog is misrepresenting the truth about the children. There is no proof that either one of the children commited the crimes alleged.
County and state law enforcement should have added both of the children to the national center for missing children and the michigan.gov missing children webpage. Tribal police are not responsible for that task. And it does not matter if they are runaway, abducted, or just flat out missing. They should be posted in these databases regardless of any circumstance.
And a cut off tether doesn’t mean anything. Someone could have forced him to take the tether off or helped him flee. If someone enticed the 11 year old that should still be considered an abduction. Abduction: “(in legal use) the illegal removal of a child from its parents or guardians.” And that child should have had an amber alert. As there is no proof that the child left on his own without any assistance. No note was left and no plan was made. Only a cut off ankle monitor.
neither of the children left the home prepared for cold weather and if people are alleging they are armed and dangerous it is putting them at higher risk for being shot by law enforcement or citizens.
I am very happy someone is publicizing that the children are missing. However, the commenters are correct. Their photos are needed so that if they are seen law enforcement could be notified.
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