Man from England missing after arriving in NYC for marathon found safe

Saturday, November 9, 2019

A missing NYC marathon runner contacted his family, police said.

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Police say a man from England who had been reported missing after traveling for the NYC Marathon has been located.

The NYPD says Christopher Ruane, from Uckfield, is safe and no longer listed as missing.

Earlier, police in England said Ruane had been in contact with his family.

Ruane was supposed to fly back to England on Nov. 4, but he didn't make the flight, police say.

Authorities had been asking for the NYPD's help.

The Sussex Police Department says he may have visited Astoria, Queens and Midtown, Manhattan.

The NYPD said Friday night that they are assisting the Sussex Police Department.

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