A missing Brampton boy has been found safe.

Brian Amoakohene, 13 — who went missing on Dec. 30 at about 5 p.m. in the area of Dixie Road and Queen Street East in Brampton — was spotted by security staff at Bramalea City Centre on the afternoon of Jan. 5.

The teen was found Jan. 8 and returned to his family.

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story was updated Jan. 9 to indicated the missing child has been found.