Toronto police say they have found a missing 11-month-old boy and his mother.

Police said Friday that they were concerned for the safety of the boy and his 23-year-old mother.

The child had last been seen on Thursday, near the Allen Road and Sheppard Avenue West area of North York.

Police announced Friday evening in a tweet that the toddler and his mom were located, and they thanked members of the public for their help.