UPDATE 9:04 p.m. Nathan has been located and is safe.
ORIGINAL STORY 8:11 p.m. Maricopa Police Department asked for the public’s help today in locating 17-year-old Nathan Houston, who left home Tuesday, went to school Wednesday and has not returned. His parents told officers they fear for his safety because of comments he made before leaving home.
Maricopa Police Department said Houston may be staying with a friend in Maricopa. He was last seen wearing a brown hoodie, dark-colored pants and brown boots, carrying a dark bag and a blue-and-red bag. Police said he did not take his cell phone.
Houston is described as 5-foot-5, 130 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Maricopa Police Department’s non-emergency line at 520-568-367.
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I used to actually know Nathan. Thank goodness he was found and is safe. I hope he’s ok.