Nyjah Proby: 5-year-old boy found safe after suspected abduction by father on South Side

CHICAGO - A 5-year-old boy who was believed to have been taken by his father Friday morning on Chicago’s South Side has been found, according to Chicago police.

Nyjah Proby was located Saturday, authorities said. No additional details have been released.

The backstory:

Before his disappearance, Nyjah was last seen around 6:50 a.m. near 4900 South Chicago Beach Drive in the Kenwood neighborhood. He was wearing a gray shirt with a red and blue dinosaur design, gray sweatpants and black gym shoes.

Police said he was believed to be with his father, 30-year-old Maurice Proby, who was described as having a medium complexion and long dreadlocks.

Nyjah Proby | CPD

What we don't know:

Authorities have not said what led up to the incident, whether a vehicle was involved or where the pair may have been headed.

The case was being investigated as a domestic-related child abduction.