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Missing 15-year-old Jalani Brown-Pridham found

Thursday 26 July 2007, 11:42AM

By New Zealand Police

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WELLINGTON CITY

Wellington Police are no longer looking for Jalani Brown-Pridham, the missing 15-year-old boy, after he was located sleeping in central Wellington park.

Detective Senior Sergeant Simon Perry of the Wellington CIB said that the missing boy was located by two Wellington City Council Walkwise staff at about 1am on Thursday 26 July.

"It would appear that Jalani has been sleeping rough around Wellington since he left an Island Bay address on 15 July.

"He took with him a duvet and some other personal items which has enabled him to look after himself during the past 11 days. He had also saved some of his allowances so he could buy food.

"Obviously we and his family are delighted to have found him safe and well and none the worse for his outdoor experience."