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Port St. Lucie police: Missing 11-year-old runaway boy found safe

Posted at 11:16 PM, Nov 16, 2018
and last updated 2018-11-17 09:37:31-05

UPDATE: Port St. Lucie police say a boy who was reported missing on Friday has been found safe.

Port St. Lucie Police Chief Bolduc was flagged down by a citizen who saw 11-year-old Gabriel Clitt walking by Lyngate Park.

Chief Bolduc found the boy hiding behind a palm tree and gave him his jacket.

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ORIGINAL STORY:

Port St. Lucie police are searching for a missing 11-year-old runaway boy. 

Gabriel Matthew Clitt ran away from his residence in the 1700 block of SE Burgandy Lane at around 8 p.m. Friday. 

The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office Air Unit and bloodhounds are also helping in the search.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Port St. Lucie Police Department or call 911.