Missing 16-year-old believed to have been trying to reach Texas has been found safe

UPDATE: On Saturday, the Minnesota BCA announced that Ronning had been found and is safe

The original article relating to his disappearance can be found below.

A 16-year-old who reportedly ran away from his home is believed to be trying to reach Texas.

According to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), Chase Allen Ronning ran away from his home on Monday in rural Bagley.

He was later seen in Moorhead that same day but has not been seen since.

Authorities are concerned for his mental health and well-being.

Ronning is believed to be attempting to reach the Donna, Texas, area.

It is unknown what he was wearing when he left his home. Ronning is described as being 6 feet tall and weighing 150 lbs., with brown hair and blue eyes.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office at 218-694-6116.