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Missing Sacramento boy, 11, found safe | UPDATE

Police say they have safely located an 11-year-old boy, first reported missing after reportedly walking away from school, Wednesday afternoon.

Update 5 p.m.:

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Police say they have safely located an 11-year-old boy, first reported missing after reportedly walking away from school, Wednesday afternoon.

The boy, only identified as "Nehemiah," was carrying a black shoulder bag when he was spotted walking near 21st Avenue and Franklin Blvd in South Sacramento around noon.

Just before 5 p.m., Sacramento Police tweeted out that Nehemiah had been found and was safe. Authorities did not say where or how the boy was found.

Original:

Sacramento Police need your help finding a missing 11-year-old boy who was last seen walking away from school Wednesday afternoon.

According to police, Nehemiah was carrying a black shoulder bag when he was spotted walking near 21st Avenue and Franklin Blvd in South Sacramento around noon.

Nehemiah is described as a black juvenile, with black hair in a short ponytail. He was last seen wearing a grey tank top with Phineas and Ferb on it and black jeans. 

If you have seen Nehemiah, or know where he may be, call 9-1-1. 

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