Jalen Maxwell was reported missing from his home on 1700 block of Anchor Street in Wissinoming around 7 p.m. Friday.
Priscilla Maxwell, the boy’s mother, says her son has a mild form of autism and cerebral palsy. She says she will answer his name when called.
Maxwell believes that Jalen left his home after having problems because he abused a school computer.
Police say Friday night came a tip that was seen in the Aramingo Avenue and Ann Street area of Port Richmond.
“If he’s with a friend from school, if he’s with someone, please help me bring my son home. Please call me and tell me where he is. It’s not safe for him to be here. Alone. I love you, Jalen. Please come to my house, “Maxwell said.
Jalen is a seventh grader at St. Paul’s School. Martin of Tours of Oxford Circle. Jennifer Nobles, its director, describes him as a very social and sweet student.
“I’ve been at school for three years and I have card after card from him for the holidays. At the end of the year, he will write a card wishing me a happy summer,” the Nobles said.
She says that virtually all students study on Friday, when Jalen disappeared. Since Friday, she says students and teachers have been looking for him.
“The school has really gathered around this and we are doing everything we can, putting all the workforce we can to get information about Jalen there,” the Nobles said.
Maxwell says just call his name if you see him and tell him he’s fine.
“He’s very friendly. He doesn’t see fear the way we see fear,” Maxwell said.
Jalen is described as 5’4, 110 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.
He was last seen wearing a green children’s jacket with fur around the hood, red and black Adidas sneakers and a blue and black backpack with multiple zippers and pockets.
Anyone with information about Jalen’s location should contact Northeast Detectives at 215-686-3153 or call 911.
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