VERNON PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Louisiana State Police announced Saturday evening that 6-year-old Landen Stephens, who was the subject of a Level II Endangered/Missing Child Advisory, has been found safe.

Stephens had last been seen Friday night, Sept. 12, at his home in Pitkin. State Police issued an alert earlier Saturday at the request of the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Officials have not released additional details but confirmed that the child has been located and is safe.

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