HOUSTON — Houston police say a teen reported missing in northeast Houston has been found safe.
The 16-year-old was last seen walking in the 4000 block of Kelley Street around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3. That's near Frances Scott Key Middle School in northeast Houston.
He is 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs about 180 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes.
The teen was last seen wearing a dark blue hoodie and black pants.
If you've seen him, please call the Houston Police Department at 713-881-3131 or the HPD Missing Persons Unit at 832-394-1840.
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What to do when someone goes missing
Thousands of people go missing every year across the United States, and there are organizations and law enforcement agencies that work to bring them home to loved ones.
The Texas Center for the Missing is an organization with Houston roots that works to educate loved ones and authorities on finding the lost.
From resources that deal with missing children to endangered adults, the non-profit organization has compiled a wealth of resources to help.
There is no 24-hour waiting period required to report a person missing, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
