Daniel Matus: 13-year-old boy reported missing in Aurora
The Brief
Daniel Matus, 13, was last seen around 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Aurora, riding a silver BMX-style bike near North Madison Street.
Police are asking anyone with information to contact Aurora investigators at 630-256-5500 or send an email to tips@aurora.il.us.
AURORA, Ill. - Police are searching for a missing 13-year-old boy last seen riding a BMX bike late Saturday morning in Aurora.
What we know
Daniel Matus was recently reported missing and was last seen around 11:30 a.m. in the 0-100 block of North Madison Street, according to Aurora police.
He has a fade haircut and was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black jeans and black Nike shoes, authorities said. Matus was also riding a silver Mongoose BMX-style bicycle.
What you can do
Anyone with more information on Matus' whereabouts is urged to contact Aurora police investigations at 630-256-5500 or via email at tips@aurora.il.us.
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