UPDATE (August 7, 2:16 pm): The Ada County Coroner has analyzed Matthew's remains and determined the cause of his death to be drowning.
The report from the Coroner's office indicates that Matthew's body was discovered in the Farmers Union Canal, near W State St and W Alamosa on August 6.
UPDATE: Two hours after an update from BPD on the search for missing 5-year-old Matthew Glynn, the department announced a second live update at 1:00 pm on August 6.
“We are heartbroken over this development today. The water was initially our biggest concern and a large focus of our efforts. We want to thank our many partners for their response as well as the public for their willingness to help another member of our community in a time of need,” said Boise Police Chief Ron Winegar.
During the update, BPD confirmed that Matthew's body was found in a canal about a half-mile north of his last known sighting.
The 5-year-old went missing around 5:45 pm on August 5, during his birthday party.
"Sadly, this is not the outcome we were all hoping for. Our hearts go out to Matthew's family, and we extend our deepest condolences during this incredibly difficult time,” said Boise Fire Chief Mark Niemeyer.
The Boise Police have found no indication of foul play at this time.
UPDATE: The Boise Police Department is hosting a second conference at 1:00 pm on August 6 to provide an update on the search for missing 5-year-old Matthew Glynn.
UPDATE: The Boise Police Department joined the Boise Fire Department and Idaho Mountain Search and Rescue for a media briefing with updated information on the ongoing seach for Matthew Glynn, who went missing while celebrating his 5th birthday on August 5, at around 5:45 pm after he walked away from his home near State St. and Alamosa.
BPD Chief Ron Winegar confirmed that the search is continuing for 5-year-old Matthew Glynn and is "one of the, if not the highest priority in the city right now."
Winegar also confirmed that the child's mother has been cooperative with officers in their search.
The Boise Fire Department has confirmed that waterways from Veteran's Memorial Parkway into Eagle are being searched for Matthew, but the water search is being conducted as a precaution. There are no signs of foul play in Matthew's disappearance at this time according to BPD.
Idaho Mountain Search and Rescue is also working to locate Matthew, at the press conference they announced that they will be increasing their search efforts in areas they reviewed last night to ensure nothing was missed.
The Boise Police Department has launched a tip line specifically for the missing child, that number is 208-373-5411.
Winegar also asked residents in the area to check their property and security or doorbell cameras for any video of Matthew.
BPD is not seeking volunteer assistance in the search at this time, but if that changes an announcement will be made by the department.
UPDATE (August 6, 11:00 am): The Boise Police Department has announced a media briefing to update the public on the search efforts to find 5-year-old Matthew Glynn, who went missing at around 5:45 pm on August 5.
UPDATE 8/6: Matthew Glynn is still missing as of this morning, but police have set up a new search site behind, True Hope Church down the road from where he was last seen. They are also setting up search drones to cover more ground. With any information please contact Ada County Dispatch.
A 5-year-old boy has gone missing around 5:45 pm on August 5. The boy's name is Matthew and he is non verbal. He is wearing gray Batman pajamas and he walked away from his home near State St. and Alamosa.
We will update this story as new information comes.
If you have any information on this child's whereabouts please contact Ada County Dispatch at 208-377-6790 or here.
