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Tips wanted in case of missing 14-year-old Detroit boy who needs daily medication

Jaden Alexander, missing person
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Detroit Police Department

DETROIT (WWJ) -- The Detroit Police Department is asking for the public's help to track down a missing 14-year-old boy whose mother is worried about him.

Jaden Alexander was last seen at around 7 p.m. Friday. Aug. 26, at his home in the 8800 block of Mendota, in the area of Wyoming Ave. and Joy Rd. on the city's west side.


Police said the teen's mom came home and discovered that Alexander was not at the house. She is concerned for her son's well-being because he lives wish a medical conditions that require him to take daily medication, police said.

Alexander is described as a Black male, 5'3'' tall and weighing around 175 lbs. with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a "Baby Yoda" themed pajama set.

Anyone who has seen this missing teen, or who has information about this whereabouts, is asked to call the DPD's Second Precinct at 313-596-5201. As always, to remain 100% anonymous, tipsters can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP (800-773-2587).

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