Saskatchewan

Missing teen from Big River First Nation found safe, police say

The teenager from Big River First Nation was found safe and returned home, according to an RCMP update.

The boy was reported missing Saturday

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RCMP say the missing boy was found safe and sound. (CBC/Radio-Canada)

RCMP say a 13-year-old boy who went missing in northern Saskatchewan has been found safe and has returned home.

The boy from Big River First Nation was reported missing at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, according to a notice from RCMP via the Saskatchewan Crime Watch Advisory Network Sunday evening.

In a news release early Monday afternoon, RCMP provided more information, including the boy's age. He was found safe later that day, RCMP said in a Monday night news release.

An earlier version of this story included a description of the boy and his name. Both have now been removed.

Big River First Nation is located about 100 kilometres northwest of Prince Albert.

RCMP are also engaged in a manhunt following three stabbing incidents in the area late Saturday afternoon, but have not confirmed whether there is any link between that incident and the missing teen.