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Runaway 9-year-old found safe in Volusia County after ‘getting in trouble’

Child went missing near St. James Avenue and Whitehorse Street

9-year-old Gabriel was reported missing on Tuesday evening, according to deputies. (Volusia Sheriff's Office)

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A 9-year-old reported missing on Tuesday evening in Deltona after running away was found safe, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

In a release, deputies said the child — identified as “Gabriel” — had fled from his mother near St. James Avenue and Whitehorse Street.

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“He was upset about getting in trouble and may run if spotted,” the release reads.

Around 8:16 p.m., deputies announced that Gabriel had been found “safe and sound.”


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