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Missing Brookline Teen Found Safe In New York City

BOSTON (CBS) - Caleb Jacoby, a 16-year-old boy who went missing from Brookline on Monday, has been found safe.

Brookline Police say they were able to provide information to the New York City Police Department that Caleb may be in the area of Times Square. He was found there Thursday night.

Plans are being made to bring Caleb back to Brookline.

The Jacoby family released the following statement:

"Our prayers have been answered, and we are thrilled to hear from the Brookline Police that our beloved son and brother Caleb has been found and is safe. Words can't express our gratitude for the extraordinary outpouring of kindness and support that we have received from so many people. All we can think of at the moment is how wonderful it will be to see Caleb again and shower him with love."

Laura, Jeff, & Micah Jacoby

Caleb's father, Jeff Jacoby, is a columnist at the Boston Globe.
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