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Police seek assistance locating missing teen (update: found)

15-year-old Michael Tufts was last seen on Sunday, July 15
Missing teen
Michael Tufts. Photo supplied by the South Simcoe Police Service

NEWS RELEASE
SOUTH SIMCOE POLICE SERVICE
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5 p.m. update

Further to an earlier news release regarding a missing teenager, the boy has been located safe and sound. Thank you for your assistance and concern.

9 a.m. original release

South Simcoe Police Service is seeking the public's help locating a missing teen.

15-year-old Michael Tufts was last seen around 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 15, 2018 in the Line 6 and Simcoe Road area of Bradford West Gwillimbury. Police and his family are concerned about Michael's well-being.

He is described as white, 5'7" tall, skinny build, 110 lbs, no facial hair, long brown hair and brown eyes.

When last seen, Michael was wearing black shorts, a white T-shirt with 'Hollister' on the front, a black puma jacket, white running shoes and a black hat with white letters NY on the front. He was carrying a dark grey backpack.

Anyone with information about Michael's whereabouts is asked to contact South Simcoe Police Service at 905-775-3311, 705-436-2141 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS).

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