DAYTON — UPDATE @ 9 p.m.:
Missing 9-year-old Messiah Love has been found safe, according to a spokesperson for Dayton Police Department.
Further information about where Love was found or by who was not available.
INITIAL REPORT @ 11 a.m.:
The Dayton Police Department is asking the public for help locating a missing child.
Dayton police are trying to locate 9-year-old Messiah Love, according to a spokesperson for Dayton police.
Love was last known to live on Xenia Avenue, but he does not appear to live there anymore, the spokesperson said.
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The spokesperson says he is not considered a runaway.
Anyone with any information is asked to call Dayton Police (937) 333-COPS (2677).
If you see him or know where he is you can also call 911.
We will continue updating this story as we learn more.
We are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 9 year old, Messiah Love (DOB: 1/20/14).
— Dayton Police Dept. (@DaytonPolice) March 29, 2023
His last known address is 126 Xenia Avenue, however he does not appear to live there anymore.
Anyone with any information is asked to call Dayton Police 333-COPS (2677). pic.twitter.com/jAHwsZ9d8N
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