Updated on January 23, 2022, at 6:35 p.m.:

Ashton Griffin has been found and is safe.

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On January 23, 2022, at approximately 10:30 a.m., Ashton Griffin was last seen at 414 W. Louisiana Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75224 on foot in an unknown direction. Ashton was last seen wearing a red shirt, black shorts and black shoes.    Ashton is described as a black-haired, brown-eyed, 9-year-old Black male, standing at approximately 4’10″ and weighing approximately 90lbs.  Ashton may be in need of assistance.

The Dallas Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating the above individual.  Persons with information are asked to call the Police Department at 911 or (214) 671-4268. Please reference case number 013795-2022.

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