{
  "id": 429789,
  "title": "Who are Theo and Todd Sabatini? Father and son who disappeared in Illinois found safe in Wisconsin",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/who-are-theo-and-todd-sabatini-father-and-son-who-disappeared-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-10T01:52:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
    "slug": "hindustan-times-world-news",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/who-are-theo-and-todd-sabatini-father-and-son-who-disappeared-in-illinois-found-safe-in-wisconsin-101786321678574.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Todd Sabatini, a 36-year-old resident of McHenry, Illinois, and his 22-month-old son, Theo, have been found safe after a multi-state search. The father and son disappeared on Saturday around noon after leaving their home for a routine walk. Concerned family members reported them missing after they failed to return within a few hours. Police quickly launched a missing persons investigation, noting that Todd's behavior was unusual given his lack of preparation for an extended outing with a toddler. Surveillance footage and witness interviews helped reconstruct the pair's movements. Todd was observed speaking with someone at Zion Lutheran Church and later with a rideshare driver before taking an unknown detour to Wisconsin. Theo's stroller was found abandoned behind a local business, leading detectives to locate the pair. They were discovered safe in Milwaukee, and authorities received credible information placing them there. The McHenry Police Department expressed gratitude to the community, local agencies, and Wisconsin investigators for their assistance in the safe return of both Todd and Theo. It remains unknown whether anyone will face charges in connection with the incident.",
  "summary": "Authorities have confirmed that 36-year-old Todd Sabatini and his 22-month-old son, Theo, have been found safe after a multi-state search.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}