*UPDATE* Missing 8 year old boy returns home safely
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*UPDATE*
Austin Police say missing child was found safe. The child returned home safely on his own.
original story below
Austin Police are looking for missing 8 year old boy last seen in Southwest Austin near Lacrosse & Spruce Canyon.
Police describe the child as having blonde hair and blue eyes.
The boy was last seen wearing a black shirt and black shorts with a white stripe.
APD alerted the public that the child was missing around 4:45 pm Tuesday via twitter.
If you have seen a child matching the description please contact authorities, Call 911.