9-year-old boy safely located after reported missing in Oakland

Updated August 25, 2022 7:23pm PDT

Authorities searching for missing 9-year-old boy in Oakland

Authorities are asking for the public's help in locating a 9-year-old boy who was last seen early Thursday afternoon in Oakland.

OAKLAND, Calif. - Oakland police announced Monday evening that a 9-year-old boy who was reported missing has been safely located.

Police did not provide information on where the boy was located, but said he was safe.

Authorities began searching for Juanaeh Newton after he was last seen at about 1:15 p.m. at Markham Elementary School in the 7200 block of Krause Avenue.