The Dallas Police Department is asking for the public's help to find a missing 9-year-old boy, Matthew Uwa.
He was last seen on Monday, June 1, 2026, around 5 p. m.
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in Dallas.
Authorities say the child disappeared from the 1100 block of Templecliff Drive. An initial police report mentioned the 100 block of the same street.
The department issued a critical missing notice on social media Monday evening. The case number is 078957-2026.
Description of the Missing Child
Matthew Uwa is 4 feet 9 inches tall and weighs about 90 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair.
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He has dreadlocks that are tied back.
He was last seen wearing black slides, green jogger pants, and a green button-up shirt with a palm tree pattern.
Anyone with information about Matthew Uwa's whereabouts should call 911 or (214) 671-4268 immediately.
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children advises parents to report a missing child to law enforcement right away, providing the specific date, time, and last known location.
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Families are also urged to search all areas where a child could hide or fall asleep, such as closets, laundry piles, beds, large appliances, and vehicles.
