Alert for missing Gary boy cancelled

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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GARY, Ind. (WLS) -- A statewide Silver Alert has been canceled for a missing boy from Gary, Indiana.

Police were investigating the disappearance of Damarion Dylan Martin.

The 11-year-old is described as 4 foot 5 inches tall and weighing 65 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.

He was last seen Wednesday at about 6 p.m. wearing a blue "Lighthouse Charter School" hoodie along with navy blue pants and black New Balance shoes.

Police said he's believed to be in extreme danger and may need medical assistance.

Later Thursday morning, the alert was cancelled.