A Hempstead teenager who went missing last week has been found, police said.
Jerson D. Rojas, 15, had last been seen leaving his home on Aug. 21, authorities said.
Nassau County police said Wednesday that Rojas has been found. They did not provide details.

A Hempstead teenager who went missing last week has been found, police said. Jerson D. Rojas, 15, had last been seen leaving his home on Aug. 21, authorities said. Nassau County police said Wednesday that Rojas has been found. They did not provide details.

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