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Update: Foster-care teen who has ADHD reported missing in North Myrtle Beach found safe


Joshua Greer, a foster care teen who has ADHD, was recently reported missing. Anyone with information in regards to this case is asked to text "TIP NMBDPS" followed by your message, to 888777.
Joshua Greer, a foster care teen who has ADHD, was recently reported missing. Anyone with information in regards to this case is asked to text "TIP NMBDPS" followed by your message, to 888777.

A teenage boy, who suffers from ADHD and was reported missing, was found safe Thursday morning, according to Pat Dowling, North Myrtle Beach city spokesman.

Joshua Ethan Greer, 14, was found at 11:20 a.m. Thursday in the area of 57th Avenue North and Nixon Street in North Myrtle Beach, authorities said.

Dowling said Greer was “fine” and has been reunited with his mom.

North Myrtle Beach police said Greer was reported missing Wednesday night.

Authorities said Greer, who is also a foster child, takes medication for his ADHD condition.

Prior to being found, Greer was last seen at 2200 North Ocean Boulevard in North Myrtle Beach, authorities said.

North Myrtle Beach police were called to the Laguana Keyes after Greer walked away from his hotel room there about 10 p.m. Monday, officials said.

Contact ELIZABETH TOWNSEND at 626-0217 or on Twitter @TSN_etownsend.

This story was originally published July 9, 2015 at 8:26 AM with the headline "Update: Foster-care teen who has ADHD reported missing in North Myrtle Beach found safe."

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