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PEORIA, AZ \u2014 UPDATE: Peoria police say the boy has returned home and is safe. No other details were provided.<\/p>\n

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Peoria police are asking the public for help locating an endangered 12-year-old boy who was reported missing Monday morning. <\/p>\n

Police say Elijah Viera was last seen in the area of 103rd and Northern avenues. <\/p>\n

He is described as a Hispanic male, 5\u20192\u201d, approximately 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with white writing and black jeans, and was riding on a white electric bicycle. <\/p>\n

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Family told police Viera has a developmental disability that “may impair his ability to recognize danger and safely return home.” <\/p>\n

Anyone who sees him is encouraged to contact the Peoria Police Department at 623-773-8311.<\/p>\n

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