GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A 9-year-old boy reported missing by Greensboro Police Department has been found safe.

Police say that Brown was last seen on Thursday at around 5 p.m. when he left his home.

Brown has reportedly run away from home in the past and was found at local friends’ homes nearby.

Investigators say they have no reason to assume that Brown was abducted at this time.

Brown was found safe by Greensboro police on Friday evening and returned to his family.