Police in Toronto say two brothers who went missing earlier this week have been found safe. 

The 14- and 12-year-old were last seen at 3 p.m. on Tuesday in the Wellesley Street East and Rose Avenue area.

The children were known to frequest the Wellesley Street East and St. James Court area, as well as the Banff Avenue and Eglinton Avenue East area.

On Friday, Toronto police said the brothers were found and have returned home .