UPDATE: Missing 9-year-old Dayton boy found safe

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.

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