A 12-year-old schoolboy who had been missing for more than five days has been found, his brother has confirmed.
Police had launched an urgent search for the youngster who vanished in his uniform.
Samuel had last seen before his school day began on Monday morning in Caterham, Surrey.
The 12-year-old was described as slim, with short, black afro hair with a skin fade.
Officers believe he was last seen wearing black trousers and shoes, with a white shirt and sky-blue coloured tie.
Officers have launched a desperate hunt and are asking any members of the public who may have seen him to help.
Croydon Police had tweeted: "Can you help find Samuel, 12, who is missing from #Caterham @SurreyPolice but has links to #Croydon?
"Last seen on morning of 6 June wearing his school uniform [see pic].
"Samuel is slim with short black afro hair with a skin fade.
"Pls call 101 quote 22MIS019320 with info."
The youngster's brother tweeted to thank social media users for their help in spreading the word of his brother's disappearance and to announce that he was home.
He wrote: "Social media you guys did your thing.
"I can cry man honestly.
"I’ve just seen my little brother for first time in almost 2 years today. He’s been found now and is with the police.
"Thank you."
