Missing Juvenile Muhammad Sakho from Philadelphia
10-year-old Muhammad Sakho went missing from Penrose Elementary School in Philadelphia on January 20, 2026, after being dropped off by his father. He was found safe in Upper Chichester on January 21, 2026, after leaving school on his own and traveling by bus and Uber to an area where he previously lived.
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Muhammad Sakho reported missing from S 78th Street on January 20, 2026
Muhammad Sakho was reported missing on January 20, 2026, at 8:10 AM from the 25xx block of S 78th Street.
Upper Chichester police locate Muhammad Sakho after receiving tip
Muhammad Sakho was located after Upper Chichester police received a tip and an officer spotted him.
Muhammad leaves school, takes bus and Uber, sleeps on bench near old apartment
Muhammad told police he left school on foot, followed a mail truck, took a bus to a McDonald's in Upper Chichester, and then an Uber to a nearby apartment complex where he previously lived. He slept on a bench near the complex and went to a dollar store for pillows and blankets.
Muhammad Sakho found safe by Upper Chichester police in Delaware County
Muhammad Sakho was found safe in Upper Chichester, Delaware County, on Wednesday afternoon by Upper Chichester police.
Pennsylvania State Police Issue Missing Endangered Person Advisory for Muhammad Sakho
Pennsylvania State Police issued a Missing Endangered Person Advisory for Muhammad Sakho, citing concerns due to his age and the cold weather conditions.
Philadelphia Police seek public's help locating missing 10-year-old Muhammad Sakho
The Philadelphia Police Department issued a public alert seeking help in locating Muhammad Sakho, describing him as 10 years old, 5'2", and 100 lbs.
Muhammad's family not notified of school absence until after 4:30 PM
Muhammad's family was not notified of his absence from school until after the after-school program, around 4:30 PM.
Muhammad Sakho entered cafeteria but not main school building at Penrose Elementary
Muhammad Sakho was last seen at approximately 8:06 AM when his father dropped him off at Penrose Elementary School. Surveillance video showed him entering the cafeteria at 8:08 AM and leaving at 8:20 AM, not entering the main school building for classes.