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Missing 12-year-old located in Portland

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UPDATE: Public Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss said Monday evening that Mbacu had been found safe. 

Portland Police have issued a Silver Alert for a missing 12-year-old.

The department said Geraldo Mbacu was last seen Monday around 10 a.m. at his home at 6 Cumberland Avenue.

He’s only been in Portland for four days and is not familiar with the area. Police say he may be experiencing mental health issues.

Geraldo is a black male, 4’10”, weighing 85 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. He may be wearing a gray shirt and blue shorts.

Anyone who sees him is being asked to contact Portland Police.

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