Dayton police seek helping finding missing 12-year-old boy

Dayton police are asking for the public’s helping location a 12-year-old boy who was last seen on New Year’s Eve.

Nehemiah Richardson has been missing since Dec. 31 when he went to his friend Gideon’s house and asked to spend the night, according to Dayton police.

Nehemiah’s mother reportedly believes he’s at the friend’s house in the Five Oaks area.

Nehemiah is 5 foot 8 inches and weighs approximately 190 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information on Nehemiah’s location should call Dayton police at 937-333-COPS (2677) or Miami Valley Crime Stoppers at 937-222-STOP (7867). Tips can also be submitted online at miamivalleycrimestoppers.com.

DPD is asking for help locating a missing 12 year old. Nehemiah Richardson has been missing since December 31, 2024. He is believed to be in Five Oaks Area.

Please call (937) 333-COPS (937-333-2677) or Crime Stoppers at (937) 222-STOP or on the web at https://t.co/olOoxdHRd5 pic.twitter.com/ddzLjDzrKU
— Dayton Police Dept. (@DaytonPolice) January 3, 2025

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