Large search underway in Buggenhout for missing 10-year-old Matheo

A significant search operation is currently underway in Buggenhout, East Flanders, Belgium, for 10-year-old Matheo Le Roy, who has been missing since Saturday afternoon. The boy was last seen near the sports center De Pit in Buggenhout.

Matheo reportedly left the sports hall around 3:50 PM and never returned home. His concerned parents alerted the police, triggering an extensive search effort. The operation involves a police helicopter and a tracking dog to aid in locating the child.

Matheo is described as approximately 1.50 meters tall, of normal build, with dark brown eyes and brown hair. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a red T-shirt with 'Adidas' printed on the front, black and yellow shorts, and sandals.

Authorities have issued a public appeal for information. Anyone who has seen the missing boy is urged to contact the police via opsporingen@police.belgium.eu or Child Focus at the number 116 000. Tips can also be provided anonymously through the free number 0800/30 300.