Missing Westport Teen Found Safe: UPDATE

WESTPORT, CT — Westport police have found 15-year-old Maxwell David Yeater, who had been reported missing on Saturday afternoon.

"The Westport Police Detective Bureau worked this case throughout the day on Sunday, following numerous tips that lead to New York City," wrote Lt. Eric Woods in a statement. "Through the use of Law Enforcement sharing and social media platforms, The Westport Police Department was able to track Maxwell Yeater to a New York City Library in the vicinity of Grand Central Station. Our Detectives ultimately reunited Maxwell with his family at approximately 5:00 PM. Westport Police want to thank the Public, our Law Enforcement Partners and the Media in assisting us to reunite this family."