A 16-year-old boy who was reported missing from Colchester earlier this afternoon has now been found.
Raijens Butkus was last seen at about 1pm today (Tuesday, January 25).
Just after 3pm, Essex Police announced that he had been found.
The force went on to thank the media and the public for sharing their appeal.
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