Missing 13-year-old Philadelphia boy found safe, taken to local hospital for evaluation

Monday, March 1, 2021
Missing 13-year-old Philly boy found safe, taken to local hospital
A missing 13-year-old boy, who had not been seen since Friday, was found safe on Monday morning.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A missing 13-year-old boy, who had not been seen since Friday, was found safe on Monday morning.

Jalen Maxwell was reported missing from his home on the 1700 block of Anchor Street in the Wissinoming section of Philadelphia around 7 p.m. Friday.

According to police, he was found in an abandoned home in the 2000 block of E. Somerset St.

Priscilla Maxwell, the boy's mother, says her son has a mild form of autism and cerebral palsy.

Police said the boy was found cold and wet. He was taken to St. Christopher's Hospital for Children to be evaluated and is expected to be OK.

Police say no foul play is suspected.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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