Cape Coral Police Department confirms a child was found safe Tuesday night after he was considered missing and endangered earlier in the day.
According to CCPD, police were searching for 11-year-old Jasper Watson, who was originally last seen at 5:10 p.m.
There was an increased police presence in the search for him in the area of the 1400 block of SW 20th Street, which is off Chiquita Boulevard S in the city.
Police have not confirmed where the child was found at this time.
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