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.