Critically missing Milwaukee boy found safe

Jaden Barksdale

UPDATE: The Milwaukee Police Department says 11-year-old Jaden Barksdale has been found safe. 

The original missing persons notice is available below. 

Milwaukee police need your help in finding a critically missing child, 11-year-old Jaden Barksdale.

Jaden was last seen around 4 a.m. on Sept. 1 near 24th and Atkinson. 

Jaden is described as 5'03" tall, 100 pounds with black hair. He was wearing a white t- shirt, blue pants, and unknown shoes.  

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Critically missing persons in Milwaukee; meeting the criteria

A Milwaukee police officer said a lot of scenarios fall under the term "critically missing."

Anyone with any information is asked to call the Milwaukee Police Department District 5 at 414-935-7252.