Nah. They all do this. The canned response before hiding behind the castle wall is:
"Thank you ALL for your help in finding *insert name here*. I'm happy to report *name* is home and safe with their family. At this time we'd like to ask for privacy for the family. Again, your concern and help while *name* was missing means the world to us."
No matter the circumstances. Unless you're Jaycee Duggard or Elizabeth Smart. Then the media hounds you for years until you break down and do something.