9-year-old Houston boy found safe after being last seen on Thursday, police say

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A 9-year-old boy was found safe after authorities say he was last seen leaving his home in the southeast Houston area on Thursday.

According to the Houston Police Department, Nyledge Paxton was reported missing by his mother after he left his home in the 2600 block of Reed Road while she was at work.

The mother arrived home and was told he had last been seen going to the playground. Nyledge's mom reported to police he has been "acting up" for a couple of months and that this is the second time he's done something like this.

In an update, HPD said the boy was found unharmed and returned to his family's apartment.

Authorities did not say where he was found.