The community of Brown Deer, Wisconsin, is on alert following the disappearance of a local child, 10-year-old Kyle Taskey. The Brown Deer Police Department reported that Kyle was last seen near his home at the intersection of 64th Street and Brown Deer Road around 10 p.m. on Monday. According to FOX6 News, he is described as a Black male, standing at 4'08" tall, weighing 98 pounds, with short black hair and brown eyes. When last seen, Kyle was without shoes or socks, wearing a green t-shirt, and tan pants.
The situation has escalated, with the Wisconsin Department of Justice putting out a missing endangered person alert early Tuesday. Kyle had taken prescribed sleeping medication before leaving his residence, heightening concerns for his safety. Police have noted a distinctive birthmark under his eye, on the left cheek, which could aid in his identification. Details of his appearance were shared by WISN, urging the public to provide any information that could assist the search.
The response from the community and authorities has been one of urgency as Brown Deer Police Department and statewide agencies cooperate in efforts to locate Kyle. In a statement obtained by Journal Sentinel, the police have asked anyone with information on Kyle’s whereabouts to make an immediate report. The Brown Deer Police Department contact number is 414-371-2900 and tips can also be sent via email to [email protected].