A child, recently reported missing, was found alive today near the intersection of Lake Merced Boulevard and Winston Drive, according to a San Francisco police officer.

"A missing person was found -- that's all I can say because it involves a juvenile," said Lt. Tom Cleary of Taraval Station.

About four police cars and one fire engine arrived at the scene sometime around 11:15 a.m.

"I saw a kid in the bushes and called the police because I thought he went to the school," said Sharon De La Rosa, who was at the scene when the police arrived.

The intersection where the child was found is south of Lowell High School.

The child's family was notified, another officer confirmed.