Scott Township police locate missing 8-year-old

Caitlyn ScottSCOTT TOWNSHIP, Pa. —

Scott Township police said they have safely located a missing child.

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In a post on social media, police said the boy was found safe and has since been reunited with his family.

“Thank you everyone for spreading the word so quickly,” the department said in a post Monday night.

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