FOUND: police locate missing 11-year-old, reunite him with family

WEB UPDATE: The 11-year-old was discovered safe according to Detroit police. DPD announced Brian Posey was found Monday evening.

Detroit police are asking for the public's help finding a young boy who has been missing since Saturday, August 6, 2016.

Brian Posey was last seen on that day at John R Community Park by his mother. His mother says Brian has run away in the past.

Brian is 11 years old, is about 4 feet 3 inches tall and weighs about 79 lbs. He has brown eyes and was wearing a blue shirt, jeans and black shoes when he disappeared. He was also riding a blue bicycle.

If you've seen Brian or know of his whereabouts, you're asked to contact Detroit Police Department 12th Precinct Detective Unit at 313-596-1240 or 313-596-1616. 

John R Community Park is located on John R near Grixdale Avenue.