Ford Storm Cullen was missing for close to 12 hours.

A missing 10-year-old Auckland boy has been found safe and well.

Ford Storm Cullen was last seen about 1.30pm on Monday at the Māngere Town Centre.

He was found around midnight in Māngere, a police spokesperson said.

Police initially had concerns Ford would travel out of the area using the train network or possibly on a scooter.