12-year-old boy found safe after being reported missing in Orange County

Julius Mason Garcia Rivera found safe

Julius Mason Garcia Rivera (Orange County Sheriff's Office)

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla.UPDATE: Julius Mason Garcia Rivera, 12, has been found and is safe, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement on Wednesday.

ORIGINAL STORY: The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing 12-year-old boy who was last seen Tuesday evening.

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Julius Mason Garcia Rivera last seen in the area of Kempston Drive and Darwood Drive, deputies said.

The sheriff’s office said there is concern for his safety due to his age.

Julius is described as being 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighing 115 pounds.

He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, black shorts, white socks, black Crocs and he was carrying a black backpack.

Anyone with information is asked to call 911.