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A boy who sparked an "intensive" police search after being captured on CCTV wandering alone has returned home. | A boy who sparked an "intensive" police search after being captured on CCTV wandering alone has returned home. |
The nine-year-old boy was spotted in Darlaston, near Walsall, at about 0500 GMT on Saturday. | The nine-year-old boy was spotted in Darlaston, near Walsall, at about 0500 GMT on Saturday. |
West Midlands Police confirmed the boy, who was seen by residents and on several cameras, had since returned home and was safe and well. | West Midlands Police confirmed the boy, who was seen by residents and on several cameras, had since returned home and was safe and well. |
More than 20 police officers were involved in the search, which also included police dogs and a helicopter. | More than 20 police officers were involved in the search, which also included police dogs and a helicopter. |
As well as being seen on camera, the child was seen by staff at a squash club in Darlaston and near a bank in the town centre. | As well as being seen on camera, the child was seen by staff at a squash club in Darlaston and near a bank in the town centre. |
His disappearance was described by police as "a mystery", since the youngster had not been reported missing. | His disappearance was described by police as "a mystery", since the youngster had not been reported missing. |
A police spokeswoman said the boy had only been missing for a very short time and his family had not realised he was gone. | A police spokeswoman said the boy had only been missing for a very short time and his family had not realised he was gone. |
She said there would be no further police action in connection with the incident. | She said there would be no further police action in connection with the incident. |