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Body of missing Virginia boy found in pond in Virginia Beach

12-year-old Juan Acevedo was said to be abducted by an unknown person

An Amber Alert has been issued for 12 year old Juan Acevedo of Virginia Beach (Copyright 2025 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.)

VIRGINIA BEACH, VAUPDATE:

A body was retrieved from a pond on Monday afternoon that matched the description of Juan Acevedo, Virginia State Police said.

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VSP later confirmed that the body found in the lake was Acevedo’s.


ORIGINAL STORY:

An Amber Alert has been issued out of Virginia Beach for a child abduction that took place yesterday at 9:00 a.m.

12-year-old Juan Acevedo was last seen in Virginia Beach and is believed to be in extreme danger after being abducted by an unknown person.

He was last seen wearing blue pants, a red hoodie, and black shoes.

If you see this child contact 911 immediately.


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