A Brampton boy who went missing Dec. 30 has been found safe.

Brian Amoakohene, 13, was last spotted by security officers at Bramalea City Centre, in the area of Dixie Road and Queen Street East in Brampton, close to where he had been seen on Dec. 30

He was found Jan. 8 and returned to his family.

Editor's Note: This story was updated at 9:30 a.m. on January 9 to indicate the boy has been found.