DAYTON — UPDATE @ 6:25 P.M.
A missing 12-year-old boy has been found safe.
Dayton Police wrote in a social media post that 12-year-old Jamal’ Ward Jr “has been located and safe.”
UPDATE: Jamal’ Ward Jr. has been located and is safe. https://t.co/BdmalDgJ4h
— Dayton Police Dept. (@DaytonPolice) December 13, 2025
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Dayton Police wrote in a social media post that they are searching for 12-year-old Jamal’ Ward Jr.
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He was last seen Friday night, Dec. 12, near the 1500 Fotip Lane at 8 p.m., according to the social media post.
Jamal’ has asthma and uses an inhaler every day.
There is no clothing description.
Contact Dayton Police at (937) 333-2677 (COPS) or Crime Stoppers at (937) 222-STOP if you have any information on his whereabouts.
DPD is asking for help locating a 12-year-old male. Jamal’ Ward Jr. was last seen near 1500 Fotip Lane Dayton, Ohio, on December 12, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m.
— Dayton Police Dept. (@DaytonPolice) December 13, 2025
Jamal’ has asthma and uses an inhaler daily.
Please call (937) 333-COPS (2677) with any information. pic.twitter.com/e3PUU2Wz7k
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