Update Missing Child Found: Harris County Law Enforcement and Community Scour for Missing 10-Year-Old Jayceyon Brown in Need of Medication

Update: Missing child was found.

Update at 6:45 a.m.: Jayceyon Brown, 10, has been found safe and sound. Thank you all for your help. #HouNews pic.twitter.com/5KXRqYdKzy

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The search is on for Jayceyon Brown, a 10-year-old boy reported missing in Harris County. The young boy was last seen Tuesday evening on the southwest side, near the 14100 block of Rio Bonito Road. According to the FOX 26 Houston, Jayceyon, who is 4'7" and weighs around 90 pounds, has black dreadlocks and brown eyes. He was notably not wearing a shirt or shoes and was dressed in navy blue basketball shorts at the time of his disappearance.

Concern grows as officials emphasize that the boy is in desperate need to be administered his medication. The Harris County Sheriff's Office is urging anyone with information to quickly come forward. As stated in a report by Click2Houston, calls should be directed to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit or to Crime Stoppers.

Authorities have not yet provided details on the nature of Jayceyon's required medication or the potential risks of missing doses. 

The community is being called upon to aid in the efforts, with law enforcement believing that locals could hold crucial information to uncover his whereabouts. Citizens can reach out to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office by calling (713)755-7427 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers at (713)222-8477. The hope is that someone will come forward to help return safely this child to his family and ensure he gets the medication he needs.