Missing 12-year-old boy in Pierce County, WA found safe

A 12-year-old boy who has been missing since Tuesday in Pierce County has been found safe.

According to the Pierce County Sheriff's Department, the boy was located in the Spanaway/Elk Plain area on Thursday.

He was reportedly walking a long distance to another family member's house.

The Pierce County Sheriff thanked the community for its assistance.

The Source: Information in this story comes from the Pierce County Sheriff's Department.

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