DOZENS of residents have joined the search for boys aged 3 and 5 missing from the Townsville suburb of Cranbrook.
Police late last night issued an amber alert, saying the boys were at serious risk and urging residents to be on the lookout.
The boys were last seen at a home on Brett St, Cranbrook, about 5.30pm yesterday.
CCTV has captured the boys walking along Brett St towards Ross River.
Police have resources in the air, motorbikes along the river, and officers are also conducting foot patrols.
Police have described the boys as Aboriginal, with the older one wearing a local school shirt that is red with white sleeves.
The younger boy is wearing blue shorts and no shirt. Both boys may be either barefoot or wearing thongs.
Police say the search area extends from Condon to Rosslea along the river.
People in that vicinity are urged to check their yards and be on the lookout for the boys.
Police were last night doorknocking the area.
Many residents couldn’t sleep knowing the boys were out there, and decided to grab a torch and help the search.
“I’ve been out here for about an hour and a half,” one woman said.
“Police came and knocked on my door and asked us if we had seen any children and could they check the perimeter of the house.
“They showed us photos of the children — a three and a five-year-old.
“Being a grandmother I have a five-year-old grandson.
“I couldn’t go to bed and sleep on it so I got out and helped.”
Anyone who may have seen the boys is being urged to contact police immediately or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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