Missing 7-year-old boy found safe

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has located the seven-year-old reported missing Thursday afternoon. (Darryl Murphy/CBC - image credit)
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has located the seven-year-old reported missing Thursday afternoon. (Darryl Murphy/CBC - image credit)

A seven-year-old boy reported missing earlier Thursday by the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has been found safe and sound.

The boy was reported missing in the area of downtown St. John's. He was found following a quick search effort by the RNC.

The police are thanking the public for their assistance in the matter.

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