OMAK, Wash. – A 12-year-old boy has been reported missing from the Omak area.

The Omak Police Department (OPD) reported Nicky Balboni was last seen on October 8, and has been missing for several days.

Nicky is described as being five feet tall, weighs 90 pounds and has brown hair and brown eyes.

He was last seen wearing jeans with rips in the knees and black shoes with a dark gray Okanogan t-shirt.

OPD addressed why the report wasn’t shared publicly sooner, saying the situation has been “sensitive” and involves “complex personal and family dynamics.”

“Out of respect for those involved, and in alignment with the family’s initial wishes, we delayed posting publicly. As time has passed and concerns for Nicky’s well-being have grown, both the family and our department now believe that sha

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