The search for a missing Knoxville boy who was found safe playing video games at his friend’s house is a lesson for children and parents alike, according Knoxville Police Chief Dan Losada.

“We have in the past started doing door-to-door searches. We don’t want to invest that type of manpower and those resources if we don’t have to, so have the conversations with your kids. And if you’re a parent where a child shows up at your house, make sure their parent know where they are.”

The 11-year-old boy was safely returned to his grandmother after an extensive search. Losada says this is an excellent time for parents to review household rules with their children to prevent a similar incident from happening in the future.