Missing Milpitas Boy Found Safe, Mother Arrested for Allegedly Faking His Disappearance

Rohnita Prasad, a 46-year-old resident of Milpitas, was arrested for allegedly fabricating the disappearance of her 9-year-old son, Harshail Kumar. After she reported him missing on July 3, a large-scale search was launched, which included local law enforcement and community volunteers. The following morning, Harshail was found safe at home, revealing that he had never been missing. Police concluded that Prasad had intentionally concealed her son and falsely reported his disappearance, leading to her arrest on charges of filing a false report and child endangerment. Milpitas Police reiterated that they take all missing child reports seriously, stressing the need for honesty from the public.

The case has been handed over to the Santa Clara County Department of Family and Children Services to ensure Harshail's safety. Prasad's motives for staging the incident remain unclear, raising concerns about the impact of such hoaxes on public trust and emergency resources. Authorities continue to urge residents to provide accurate information when contacting law enforcement regarding missing children.