A missing 15yo boy who was missing has been found safe

UPDATE: A 15-year old boy who had been missing for a week has been found.

WA Police have confirmed that a 15-year old boy who was missing from the Perth suburb of Scarborough has been found safe.

His mother made a desperate plea on social media to help find her son who was last seen at their home about 1pm on July 4.

Oliva Hunter Hosie said her son had “a huge heart” and she was desperate to bring him home.

“He is not in any trouble. I love him so much,” she said.

WA police asked for public assistance to locate the teen who was found on Thursday afternoon.

Police had urged anyone who had seen Ben to contact them immediately.