16-year-old boy missing in St. Clair County found safe
The St. Clair County teen who went missing Tuesday has returned home safely, Shiloh police say.
Jack Schottel, 16, had last been seen at home in the 500 block of Pebble Brook Lane in Shiloh, Illinois at around 8:05 a.m. before leaving on foot carrying a black backpack.
Shiloh police immediately issued a photo and asked the public to provide any information about his possible whereabouts.
Capt. Jesse Phillips of the Shiloh Police Department confirmed Wednesday that the boy had been found and returned home safely. There were no details as to why he left or where he went.
This story was originally published May 25, 2022 at 12:09 PM.