12-year-old Pearland boy found safe

PEARLAND, Texas – Family members notified police early Sunday morning that their 12-year-old boy who had been missing since Saturday night was found safe, according to authorities. 

According to Pearland police, Benito Chaidez went missing while riding a small red bicycle south on Wagon Tail Road near Fite Road around 11 p.m. Saturday.

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The Chaidez family said they believe Benito suffers from mental health issues.

The family found Benito around 7:30 a.m. Sunday.