Search Launched for Missing Columbus Toddler
Columbus police are searching for a two-year-old boy last seen near the Polaris Place apartment complex.
Updated on Sept. 27, 2026 in Child Care
Police have launched a search for two-year-old Beeny Mbo, who was reported missing in Columbus at 10:03 a.m. on Sept. 27, 2026. The child was last seen in the area of Antares Avenue and Polaris Parkway.
Why it matters
The search is ongoing for the toddler, who requires immediate location due to his young age and lack of protective clothing. Columbus authorities are utilizing both ground resources and aerial support to locate the boy.
The missing child is three feet tall and weighs 30 pounds, and was last seen wearing a gray shirt and gray pants without shoes. Residents with information should contact police at 614-645-4545.
The players
Columbus Division of Police
The local municipal law enforcement agency responsible for public safety and emergency response operations in Columbus.
Beeny Mbo
The two-year-old boy reported missing near the Polaris Place apartment complex.
The details
Columbus police are conducting an extensive search operation around the Polaris Place apartment complex. The response includes a ground-level search effort coordinated with an aerial search using a helicopter to survey the vicinity near Antares Avenue and Polaris Parkway.
Timeline
Sept. 27, 2026, 10:03 a.m.: The child was reported missing.
The Home Front
Local missing child searches follow established public safety protocols that prioritize a rapid, coordinated multi-agency response. These efforts typically mirror procedures mandated under broader regional missing child alert systems.
Residents in the vicinity of the Polaris Place apartment complex should remain observant and report any sightings of the child to the Columbus police. Keep the contact number 614-645-4545 saved for immediate use if you have information regarding this search.
The takeaway
The active search for Beeny Mbo remains a priority for local authorities as they canvas the area near Antares Avenue. If you have any information, contact the Columbus police at 614-645-4545 immediately.
Further reading
For more information on local family safety resources and community support, visit the Child Care section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Columbus Dispatch.
