GOPAUL Goodridge, 13, who went missing last week, was found to be safe at a relativexs residence in Berbice.

The lad spent four days at his auntxs home at Number 68 Village, Corentyne, Berbice, and after she learnt he was reported missing by his mother, Olivia Goodridge, they telephoned her.

He was returned home yesterday by the relative but would be returning to Berbice to spend some time there where he will go to school.

Olivia Goodridge explained that the lad spend money she gave to him and was afraid to return home, and decided to go to his aunt.

She said he left their home at Grassfield, Lusignan, East Coast Demerara last week Wednesday to do an errand in Georgetown, and failed to return home.

She said on three previous occasions he absconded, but returned home soon after.