15-year-old Montreal boy found in Toronto
A Montreal police badge is shown during a news conference in Montreal, Monday, Oct. 7, 2019. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes)
A 15-year-old Montreal boy missing since Aug. 31, 2023 was found safe and sound in Toronto, according to Montreal police (SPVM).
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Toronto
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Ottawa
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Atlantic
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N.L.
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London
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Kitchener
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Windsor
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Barrie
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Vancouver
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