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Toddler, aged 3, catches bus to Bolton... and back
5:08pm Friday 16th May 2008
A three-year-old boy who went missing this afternoon from Blackburn market had jumped on a bus to Bolton.
Lee Loram has been found safe and well but he was last seen at 12.40pm while shopping with his mum and brother, sparking a massive police search.
A Lancashire Police helicopter flew over the town centre, while mounted police officers and police dogs were also involved in the search.
He was found at around 4.15pm by police officers.
The youngster had climbed onto a bus bound for Bolton.
He then stayed on board until the bus returned to Blackburn and was seen by officers as he jumped off.
Insp Stuart Bruce, Blackburn police said: "He has been found safe and well after enjoying a bit of a bus ride.
"We would like to say thank you to the many officers who were brought into assist the search, the town centre security staff, stall holders and the numerous members of the public who came forward to help."
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