Missing 12-year-old boy spent the night in an Ohio Target

A 12-year-old boy reported missing over the weekend was discovered Monday morning at an Ohio Target store, where he'd apparently spent the night, authorities said.

A 12-year-old boy reported missing over the weekend was discovered Monday morning at an Ohio Target store, where he'd apparently spent the night, authorities said.

Scott Varner, the spokesperson for Franklin County Children Services, said the child’s parents reported him missing Sunday. It’s believed he spent the night at the location, police told NBC affiliate WCMH of Columbus.

Varner said by email, "This was a runaway situation."

The Target in Columbus, Ohio, where a child spent the night.Google MapsThere were no reports the boy was harmed, the station said.

Police spokesperson Jennifer Watson said by email Monday, “The child’s parents are happy that he is safe and that he will be returning home shortly.”

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