Police found John Scott, a missing Albany schools student, safe in El Cerrito earlier today, according to the Albany Police Department.

Detectives found him about 1:20 p.m., according to authorities.

Police are not releasing any additional information about where he was found, because he is a juvenile, said Community Engagement Specialist Karina Tindol.

John was taken into custody and his parents were notified, according to information put out by the police about 4:40 p.m.

"He has not been arrested, but he has not been released to his parents at this point," she said.

Police said they did not find the gun or ammunition reported stolen from the teen's El Sobrante home Wednesday, and that they will continue to look for it.

"He was found safe, and that was our main goal," Tindol said. "If he needs help, we'll work to get him help. Our biggest concern was always for his safety, as well as the safety of others around him."

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