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Police report missing 13-year-old Kansas City boy found

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Update: Police said Wednesday that Jaylan Anderson was found and is safe.

Police asked the public for help searching for a missing 13-year-old boy last seen Tuesday afternoon in Kansas City.

Jaylan Anderson was last seen near his home in the 7200 block of Virginia Avenue around 1:20 p.m. He was wearing a black hoodie and black pants.

Jaylan is 5 feet tall and weighs around 140 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone who sees Jaylan or knows of his whereabouts should call 911 or the missing persons unit at 816-234-5043 immediately.

This story was originally published May 8, 2024 at 10:01 AM.

Andrea Klick
The Kansas City Star
Andrea Klick was a breaking news reporter for The Kansas City Star. She studied journalism and political science at the University of Southern California and grew up near Allentown, Pennsylvania.
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