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North Idaho teen found safe; in custody as runaway

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Orofino Police have located 17-year-old Kristian Perez who had been missing since leaving his high school prom Saturday night.

After receiving a tip, police found him in a home in Orofino and took him into custody on a runaway charge.  Police say he was in good health.

The home he was found in belongs to 26-year-old Tyson Imel.  Police say they are investigating and say Imel may face criminal charges for helping Perez.