Missing West Valley City boy found safe

Oct 18, 2021, 5:27 PM

(West Valley City Police Department)

KSLTV.com

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — A 12-year-old boy from West Valley City has been located and is safe, according to police, after he was reported missing nearly a week ago.

Kaydyn Christensen was last seen getting off the school bus near 2900 South and 1600 West around 3:15 p.m. Tuesday.

Police said he ran away from home.

Around 5 p.m. Monday, officials with the West Valley City Police Department posted on social media saying the 12-year-old had been found.

“Thanks to everyone who kept an eye out for him and provided tips,” police wrote in a tweet.

12yo Kaydyn Christensen, who has been missing since 10/12 after running away, has been located and is safe. Thanks to everyone who kept an eye out for him and provided tips. pic.twitter.com/cGLTX3VjE6

— WVC Police (@WVCPD) October 18, 2021

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