Update: The Tampa Police Department is reporting that the boy has been found and is safely home.
Earlier:
The Tampa Police Department is asking area residents to keep their eyes open for a 9-year-old boy.
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According to the agency’s Facebook page, Patrious Andino was last seen around 1:45 p.m. Tuesday near his grandmother’s home on Temple Heights Road in North Tampa. He is described as a runaway.
Patrious was last seen wearing a light blue polo shirt, jeans and gray sneakers with a neon-colored design.
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The boy is described as having short black, curly hair and weighs no more than an estimated 80 pounds. He stands about 4 feet, 2 inches in height.
Anyone who has seen the child is asked to call the department at 813-231-6130.
Photo from the Tampa Police Department Facebook page
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