A Milpitas woman, Rohnita Prasad, was arrested for fabricating the disappearance of her 9-year-old son, Harshail Kumar, reported missing on July 3. He was found safe at home the following morning. The search involved multiple agencies and significant community resources. Prasad was charged with filing a false report, child endangerment, and intimidating a witness. The case was referred to social services for appropriate placement. Police expressed concern that hoaxes undermine public trust and emphasize the seriousness of missing child reports.
The Milpitas Police stated, 'The safety and well-being of our community, especially our children, remains our top priority.' This highlights their commitment to protect children.
Police reported that Rohnita Prasad intentionally concealed her son from authorities while falsely claiming he was missing, leading to significant law enforcement mobilization.
Officials emphasized that hoaxes like this one can seriously undermine public trust and divert emergency resources away from genuine crises, reiterating the importance of truthful reports.
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