Missing child found dead in Dayton; person of interest in police custody

Dayton police said a child believed to be missing 8-year-old Hershall Creachbaum was found dead Saturday in the city.

The police said in a Facebook post that a person of interest is in custody and the investigation into Hershall Creachbaum’s disappearance in under investigation.

Police said the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office was confirming Hershall Creachbaum’s identity.

No other details were released.

Hershall Creachbaum was reporting missing around 3:30 a.m. Saturday in the 400 block of Xenia Avenue.

Creachbaum had autism and was non-verbal, and was last seen wearing a gray t-shirt with cartoons and gray sweatpants.

Creachbaum used a wheelchair, but can walk short distances. His wheelchair was located, according to police.

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