Missing 9-year-old boy reported in Richardson, police say

Police posted that Mata was missing around 2 a.m. They have not reported if he has been found, as of 7 a.m.

RICHARDSON, Texas — Richardson police are looking for a missing 9-year-old boy who left his family’s home late Tuesday night.

Alex Mata left home in the 900 block of South Coit Road , near Spring Valley Road, between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. Tuesday night. Police said he left the home after a family argument.

Police posted that Mata was missing around 2 a.m. They have not reported if he has been found, as of 7 a.m.

Police described Mata as Hispanic, around 4 feet, 5 inches tall, and with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, shorts and sandals.

Anyone who sees him is asked to call 911.

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