Police began searching for Johnny Barreira last night in Welland
A huge sense of relief for a Niagara family.
Police tell us a 13-year old boy reported missing at around 5, yesterday afternoon, has been found safe.
Johnny Barreira had last been seen walking near Kent and King Streets in Welland, leaving his family and police wondering where he was and searching for him.
Police are thanking everyone for help in the search, and police have removed the boy's picture out of respect for privacy.
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