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Missing Thompson boy, 17, last seen in Winnipeg now found: police

A 17-year-old boy who was last seen in Winnipeg a week ago has been found. The boy was reported missing after he told his family members he would be walking back home to Thompson.

A 17-year-old boy last seen in Winnipeg found safe, says RCMP

Close-up of RCMP badge on vehicle.
A teen boy from Thompson who went missing from Winnipeg has been located, RCMP say. (David Bell/CBC)

A teenage boy who was reported missing on Friday afternoon has been found safe, Thompson RCMP say.

The 17-year-old boy was reported missing on Dec. 23, when he was last seen in Winnipeg while visiting family.

In an update Monday, RCMP said the teen had been found safe.

A previous version of this story included the boy's name and photograph. CBC has removed the photo and his name to protect his privacy now that he has been found.