Christian Mendez was last seen Thursday about 4 p.m. near the Brainerd Tunnels.Update: Chattanooga police say Christian Mendez has been found safe.
He was located by the East Ridge Police Department and has been returned to his family, according to a news release Friday morning.
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Original story: The Chattanooga Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding a runaway 12-year-old boy.
Christian Mendez was last seen Thursday about 4 p.m. near the Brainerd Tunnels.
Police describe the boy as biracial with black hair and brown eyes, 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing 130 pounds.
He was last seen wearing a teal blue polo shirt and black basketball shorts.
If you have seen Christian or know of his whereabouts please contact the Chattanooga Police Department at 423-698-2525.