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 was reported missing on January 20, 2026, at 8:10 AM from the 25xx block of S 78th Street.
Muhammad Sakho was reported missing on January 20, 2026, at 8:10 AM from the 25xx block of S 78th Street.
Muhammad Sakho was located after Upper Chichester police received a tip and an officer spotted him.
Muhammad Sakho was located after Upper Chichester police received a tip and an officer spotted him.
Muhammad told police he left school on foot, followed a mail truck, took a bus to a McDonald's in Up…
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 was found safe in Upper Chichester, Delaware County, on Wednesday afternoon by Upper Chichester police.
Muhammad Sakho was found safe in Upper Chichester, Delaware County, on Wednesday afternoon by Upper Chichester police.
Pennsylvania State Police issued a Missing Endangered Person Advisory for Muhammad Sakho, citing concerns due to his age and the cold weather conditions.
Pennsylvania State Police issued a Missing Endangered Person Advisory for Muhammad Sakho, citing concerns due to his age and the cold weather conditions.
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.
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 was not notified of his absence from school until after the after-school program, around 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 was last seen at approximately 8:06 AM when his father dropped him off at Penrose Elementary School.
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.