FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — A missing Virginia teen wanted by the FBI seen trespassing at a Fredericksburg school earlier this week has been arrested in Florence, New Jersey, according to authorities.
Police said "there is no direct threat" to Fredericksburg City Public Schools after the district closed all schools on Friday because the missing Fairfax teen had been seen trespassing at James Monroe High School on Wednesday.
Police said the school resource officer approached the boy, but that he fled the school grounds.
After searching the area, officials were unable to find the teen.
"We believe there are potential safety and security concerns with this individual’s mental state," Fredericksburg Police shared just before 10 a.m. "In an abundance of caution, Fredericksburg City Public Schools were closed Friday, March 21."
The FBI's Washington Field Office told Fredericksburg officers on Thursday evening they were attempting to locate the teen, who police recognized as the boy trespassing at James Monroe High School earlier in the week.
"Information received from the FBI aided in our identification of this offender and elevated our concern for safety in our schools," police said.
Officers "strongly believe" the teen stole a vehicle in Stafford County late Thursday evening. That car was recovered Friday afternoon out of state, officials said.
If you have information that could help investigators, call Fredericksburg Police at 540-373-3122. To make an anonymous tip, text "FPDtip" plus your tip to 847-411.
This is a developing story. Email the CBS 6 Newsroom if you have additional information to share.
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