JSO: Missing 9-year-old found safe

Jacksonville, FL — UPDATE: Just before 7:30PM, JSO reported that this child has been found safe, thanks to an observant officer in the area.

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The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help finding a missing 9-year-old child.

JSO has not given any details about the circumstances of Rodgers’ disappearance. Responding to a Facebook comment, JSO said there was no reason to believe an abduction has take place.

JSO says Mahlalel Rodgers is 4’ and 90 lbs. He was last seen around 3:30PM, walking in the 9300 block of 103rd Street. He was wearing a blue shirt and khaki shorts.

If you have any information about Rodgers’ location, you’re asked to contact JSO at 904-630-0500 or JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org.

This is a developing story that will be updated as more information is available.