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Drake Bell has broken his silence following his brief disappearance which led to a police search for the former Nickelodeon star.
The former child star had last been seen at around 9pm on Wednesday in the Mainland High School in Florida, leading to police getting involved on Thursday evening.
Following news he had been found, the 36-year-old took to social media to make light of the situation.
Alongside a laughing face emoji on Twitter, the Drake & Josh star added: "You leave your phone in the car and don't answer for the night and this?"
Fans and followers were quick to comment on his post to share in the joke as well as their relief.
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Drake Bell joked about misplacing his phone (Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)One user wrote: "Oh and here I thought it was just my calls you were ignoring."
Another added: "Has happened to me (not to this extend of) but yeah. Glad you are fine."
It came after police took to social media on Thursday asking for help in finding the star.
Sharing an image of Drake on Facebook. Daytona Beach Police Department wrote: "Officers are looking for Jared Bell, DOB 06/27/1986.
"He should be traveling in a 2022 grey BMW and his last known location is potentially the area of Mainland High School on 4/12/2023 just before 9p.m.
"He is considered missing and endangered.
"If you know where he is or have any information, please contact Detective Jayson Wallace at 386-671-5207 or [email protected]."
Drake Bell and Josh Peck from Nickelodeon (WireImage)A short time after they shared the news he had been found safe and well.
Again taking to their Facebook page, the department confirmed they had been in contact with him.
"At this time, we can confirm law enforcement officials are in contact and Mr. Bell is safe," a statement read.
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In January, it was reported that Drake had separated from his wife Janet Von Schmeling. It was claimed the pair were "headed for divorce".
"They had some incredible beautiful times before. He needs to focus on being healthy, and they’ll be great co-parents in the future.
"It's a bad moment in time for Drake. But he is a great dad when he is healthy and sober," a source told Page Six at the time.
They also said Janet moved back to Florida with their young son.