Missing 12-year-old boy in Phoenix located

Mark Allen III

A 12-year-old boy who went missing Tuesday afternoon has returned home safe, Phoenix police said.

Mark Allen III was last seen at around 3:30 p.m. near 39th Avenue and Orangewood.

"Mark Allen III returned home late last night and is safe," police said.

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