10-year anniversary of Alexis Patterson's disappearance approaches

MILWAUKEE -- The 10-year anniversary of the disappearance of Alexis Patterson will be marked on Thursday, May 3rd.

Alexis was only seven years old when the Milwaukee first grader went missing on her way to school. The last time anyone saw Alexis was near 49th and Garfield in Milwaukee. She was roughly 3'8" tall and weighed about 40 pounds.

The public is urged to call the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678) with any information they have concerning the disappearance or current whereabouts of Alexis. Calls are kept confidential and may be made anonymously.

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