HAND-IN-HAND: DEPUTIES LOCATE MISSING GIRL IN ADAMS COUNTY

Adams County deputies located a missing girl over the weekend - and a lawman walked her home hand-in-hand.

"The child, who had been diagnosed with autism, is fairly nonverbal, and has a seizure disorder, had left her apartment without shoes or a jacket," the sheriff's office said. "Deputies located her in a neighboring building on the property." "After finding her safe, they took the time to build trust and make a meaningful connection" during Sunday's incident at an apartment complex near 74th Avenue and Dakin Street, the sheriff's office said. "Moments like this highlight how important it is to build strong relationships within our community — especially with our most vulnerable children," the sheriff's office said. [Photo: Adams County Sheriff's Office]