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Police: Missing Boise boy found safe

The 10-year-old was reported missing after he ran away from home Monday afternoon.
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BOISE, Idaho — Boise police say a missing 10-year-old boy has been found safe.

Police had asked residents to keep an eye out for the boy, who ran away from home around 3 p.m. Monday.

Officers and his parents were worried about his safety. But shortly after 10:30 p.m. police posted an update on Twitter: "Great news! He has been found."

The boy disappeared while riding a white BMX bike near the intersection of Franklin and Maple Grove roads.

Police did not say where he was or what he was up to during the seven hours he was missing.

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