The alert had been issued Monday for Jaivan Simpson who was taken at around 7 p.m. According to police, Jaivan was reportedly taken by his mother, 22-year-old Jada Williams.
Police reported Williams and the child were safely located around 8:45 a.m. Jaivan was released to family members, and Williams was taken into custody with a charge of terroristic threat.
Earlier reports claimed Williams left with Jaivan while making threatening statements to harm herself and the boy.
The case remains under investigation.