The Kenosha police Department issued the following alert via its Facebook page:

Type of Case: Missing Child

Date Launched: Monday, April 09, 2012

A Child Is Missing: This is an urgent message from the Kenosha Police Department. We are searching for a Missing Child that may be in need of medical attention in your area. The Person’s name is: Jacob Christensen, an 11-year-old White Male with Brown hair and Brown eyes, approximately 5 feet 3 inches tall, 90 Pounds. He was last seen wearing: Blue Jeans, White Tennis Shoes, and a Gray and Lime Green Colored Warm Up Jacket. He was last seen near: 9428 – 74th Street, in Kenosha, Wisconsin; Today; Monday, April 9, 2012, at 9:00 a.m.  We need your help. Please check your yard, complex and vehicle. If you have any information about Jacob Christensen, please call the Kenosha Police Department at (262) 656-1234.

UPDATE about 4:55 p.m. – KPD Facebook page says boy was found and is OK. — DH