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FOUND! MBTA Police Locate 18 Year Old Subject of Needham Police Emergency Alert
Needham Police Department has announced that Cole Davison, the subject of multiple emergency alert messages from the department on Thursday, November 12, has been located in Boston. The department announced the happy news via Facebook around 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 13.
It was the MBTA Police Department that located the 18-year-old at Boston's South Station, said Needham Police. The teenager will be receiving medical care, said police.
"The Needham Police Department is incredibly relieved and happy to share that Cole Davison has been located and will be receiving care from medical professionals at a local hospital," said Needham Police in its announcement.
"To our incredible community, thank you for every share, tip, message of support, and offer to help," said Needham Police. "The outpouring of support over the past two days has been nothing short of extraordinary. Most importantly, we are grateful Cole has been found. We ask that everyone respect his family’s privacy as they focus on his care and well-being."
Needham Police expressed gratitude to the MBTA Police, Metro-LEC, drone operators, Search and Rescue teams, K9 units, marine units, Needham Fire Department, Babson College Police Department, and "countless other agencies and first responders who dedicated their time and resources to this search."
Updated November 13, 2026 at 1:27 p.m.
