UPDATE: 14-year-old boy in Wisconsin found, police thank the public

FRIDAY, 6/28/2024 11:17 a.m.

(WFRV) – Shortly after asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 14-year-old, authorities in Dane County say he was found.

According to the Waunakee Police Department, 14-year-old Hatim Albarki has been found. There was no additional information provided.

ORIGINAL: Missing 14-year-old boy in Wisconsin, law enforcement concerned for his welfare

FRIDAY, 6/28/2024, 10:24 a.m.

WAUNAKEE, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in Dane County are looking for a missing 14-year-old boy who is known for traveling long distances on his bike.

According to the Waunakee Police Department, 14-year-old Hatim Albarki is missing and authorities have concerns for his welfare. Police say that he left his residence on a silver bike around 1:30 p.m. on June 27.

He reportedly did not say where he might be going. The release says that he was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, gray Nike sweatpants and a white baseball hat.

Sheriff’s Office searching for missing Wisconsin woman, people asked to avoid area

Authorities mentioned that Hatim is known to travel long distances via bike. Anyone who sees him is asked to call 911 or a local law enforcement agency.

Hatim is described as being 5’9″ tall and weighing 145 pounds. He has blue hair and brown hair.

Waunakee is in Dane County.

No additional information was provided.

Copyright 2024 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WFRV Local 5 - Green Bay, Appleton.