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Boy, 6, missing in Christchurch found safe and well

May 1, 2022
Lockie, six, is missing in Christchurch.

Lockie, six, is missing in Christchurch. (Source: 1News)

A 6-year-old boy missing in Christchurch has been found safe and well.

The boy had last seen going to a BMX track in Bexley around 3.30pm on Sunday.

He has since been found safe and well.

"Police wish to thank people who reported sightings of the boy," police said.

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