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Jonathan Coles

Boy, 13, whose disappearance sparked police helicopter search found

A teenage boy who disappearance sparked a police search involving a helicopter has been found.

Ivan, 13, went missing from Ash in Surrey on Thursday afternoon.

A police chopper was launched to find the youngster, who surname has not been given.

Surrey Police said initially: "We are appealing for the public’s help in finding missing 13-year-old Ivan from Ash.

"Ivan hasn’t been seen since earlier this afternoon and we are growing increasingly concerned.

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The boy has been found (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

"He is described as a young asian boy, with dark hair. There is a high chance he is wearing a school uniform.

"Ivan has connections across Ash, Aldershot and parts of Surrey Heath.

"We are appealing to anyone who may have seen him or have any information on his whereabouts to contact us right away.

"If you have any information which could help us find Ivan, please direct message us or report online using webchat or our webform on our website, quoting incident reference number PR/P21249440.

"If you do not wish to leave your name, please call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

An update, published on Twitter at around 6:10pm, said: "We are pleased to confirm that the missing 13 year-old boy from Ash has now been located.

"Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal."

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