UPDATE: Wood TV 8 Reports Jaron has been found safe and is back with his family. He had stayed the night with a friend and told the parents he had gotten permission from his parent.

Wyoming police are asking for help locating 9-year-old Jaron Daprince Shepard.

Wood TV 8 reports it's believed Jaron may have ran away Saturday night. He was left home alone for brief period after being disciplined by his parents. When the parents returned, Jaron was gone.

He was last seen in the area of Burlingame Ave and 32nd St. SW in Wyoming.

Shepard is described as a four-foot-tall black male, approximately 100 pounds, with braided hair. He was last seen wearing camouflage pants, a green sweatshirt, and red glasses.

Anyone who may have information should call Wyoming police at 616-530-7300.

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