Missing Portage la Prairie teenager found, Manitoba RCMP say

A Portage la Prairie teen who was reported missing nearly three weeks ago has been found, police say. 

On March 6, Portage la Prairie RCMP received a report of a missing 16-year-old.

He had last been seen during the evening of March 4 in Portage la Prairie, about 85 kilometres west of Winnipeg. 

Police are thanking members of the public and the media for their help locating the teen.

His name and photo have been removed from this story to protect his identity now that he's been found.