The Pasco Sheriff’s Office says Jeffery Robertin, 12, left his house on Old Main Street in New Port Richey at around 4:30 this afternoon. Deputies say Jeffrey left his house after an argument with his family and ran into the wooded area east of Congress St near Rowan Road.

The sheriff’s helicopter, K-9 units, and deputies participated in the search.

Jeffery was later found safe at Grey Preserve Park in New Port Richey.