British Columbia

15-year-old male located weeks after he was reported missing, RCMP say

A teen who fled from the youth psychiatric centre on Riverview lands in Coquitlam on Oct. 24 has been found, according to RCMP.

Police did not provide any information on where he'd been found or his condition

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RCMP confirmed on Saturday that the 15-year-old male had been located. (CBC)

A 15-year-old who escaped from a youth psychiatric centre in Coquitlam in late October has been found, according to RCMP.

CBC News has updated this story to remove his identity and any details that may reveal it.

The youth was last seen on Oct. 24.

Police announced on Saturday that he had been located, but did not provide any information about where he was found or his condition.

Shortly after the teen fled, Coquitlam RCMP announced he was "unlawfully at large." He was being held under mental health legislation.

 

With files from Jon Hernandez