South Simcoe Police (SSP) say a missing 11-year-old boy from Bradford has been located.

Police say Gavin Howes went missing from W.H. Day Elementary School located on Maplegrove Avenue around 2:20 p.m.

SSP said he was located safe and sound by plain clothed detectives in Bradford.

SSP would like to thank our media partners, the staff at W.H. Day Elementary School and residents for your assistance locating Gavin.