RESERVE — The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office announced this morning that a local mother and son have been found safe.

“They have been located and are safe,” Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Angel Thompson confirmed in an email to L’OBSERVATEUR.

The news came about 24 hours after police said they were seeking information about the whereabouts of Tareal Washington, 19, of LaPlace, and her 7-month-old son, Rh’shad Williams.

According to Sheriff Mike Tregre, Washington’s mother reported her daughter and grandson missing on Friday, adding the family said Washington and Rh’shad were last seen May 13 in Reserve.

Police first shared news of the search on social media Monday morning.