Major search launched after child, 9, goes missing in Plymouth as police helicopter deployed

Major search launched after child, 9, goes missing in Plymouth as police helicopter deployedA major search has been underway in Plymouth after reports of a missing child.NewsOlivia Bridge Reporter in Live News Network20:22, 18 Apr 2026Updated 20:23, 18 Apr 2026View ImageThe incident sparked a huge search from emergency servicesOfficers and a police helicopter have been scouring a major UK city this evening in a desperate search for a nine-year-old child. The youngster was reported missing earlier this evening (Saturday, April 18), sparking a huge response from emergency services.Plymouth Police said earlier this evening the force has launched a search for a missing child. At least six police cars and a helicopter were spotted in the Barne Barton area of the city at around 7pm today.Officers were also seen combing the Tamar View community complex and on Estuary Way, where the helicopter was also operating overhead.Article continues belowIn an update,a Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson told Plymouth Live that the child had "gone for a wonder" but was thankfully located safe and well within the hour.