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Missing Rockford man John Thornbloom found safe with help from Flock cameras

Eyewitness News WTVO WQRF (MyStateline) · 2 weeks ago

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Rockford Police said John Thornbloom has been located and is safe. According to the department, officers quickly located him with the help of Flock automated license plate readers Stay informed about Rockford-area news, weather, sports and entertainment! Follow WTVO Eyewitness News on MyStateline.com, Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok!

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