ST. LOUIS — A missing 10-year-old boy has been found after leaving his home Tuesday night.

St. Louis County Police's South County Precinct issued a community alert, letting citizens know they were searching for 10-year-old Mason Cruz.

He left home wearing a blue shirt and black pants and was last seen in the 5900 block of Telegraph around 6:35 p.m., police said. They also said the reason Cruz left his home was because he was upset. 

Officers said the boy was located around 8 a.m. on Wednesday, but did not disclose any more detais.