A 10-year-old boy who went missing in Aberdeen for a number of hours has been traced “safe and well”.
The schoolboy was last seen in the Cornhill Drive area of the city at around 4.20pm on Friday.
Police said they were becoming “increasingly concerned” for the welfare of the boy and a search for his whereabouts was launched.
Inspector Rae Christie of Police Scotland said: “We are becoming increasingly concerned, particularly given his age and the number of hours he has been missing.”
Officers urged people with information about where he was to come forward.
They also urged the public to report any sightings of the youngster.
Police thanks public for help finding boy
Posting on Facebook, Police Scotland confirmed that he had been found on Saturday and thanked the public for their help.
“Thank you very much for sharing our appeal.
“Ethan has been traced safe and well,” they confirmed.
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