Boston Police found an 8-year-old girl safe after she had been reported missing earlier on Monday.

Heaven Angle-Parra had last been seen at around 5:30 p.m. in the area of Higginson/Lewis School at 131 Walnut Avenue in Roxbury on Monday. 

Police say the 8-year-old girl left school prior to dismissal from an after-school program. Police say the girl might have believed she was in trouble, causing her to leave the school.

The girl was found near the school by older students.

The girl was taken to a hospital for evaluation, but she appeared OK.

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