The NYPD said on Tuesday, Dec. 13, that a 14-year-old boy who had been reported missing from Wakefield has been found and is safe.
Prior to being located, police said Nazir Iqbal of East 231st Street in the Wakefield section of The Bronx had last been seen Sunday, Dec. 11, at 7.30 p.m., inside his home. He was described as male, Hispanic, approximately 5 feet, 8 inches tall, weighing 180 pounds, with a medium complexion, a medium build, brown eyes and dark hair. Prior to being located, he had last been seen wearing a black ‘Guess’ bubble jacket.
The 14-year-old, then 13, was previously reported missing in September 2022, as reported.
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