Dayton police seek public’s help to find missing 12-year-old boy

The Dayton Police Department is asking for help in searching for a missing 12-year-old boy in Dayton.

Police posted on Facebook that Jamal’ Ward Jr. was last seen in the area of 1500 Fotip Lane on Friday around 8 p.m.

The post said there’s no clothing description and Ward carries an asthma inhaler with him daily.

DPD is asking for help locating a 12-year-old male. Jamal’ Ward Jr. was last seen near 1500 Fotip Lane Dayton, Ohio, on December 12, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m.
Jamal’ has asthma and uses an inhaler daily.

Please call (937) 333-COPS (2677) with any information. pic.twitter.com/e3PUU2Wz7k
— Dayton Police Dept. (@DaytonPolice) December 13, 2025

If you have any information on Jamal’ Ward Jr., please contact the Dayton Police Department at 937-333-2677 or Miami Valley Crime Stoppers at 937- 222-7867 or on the web.

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