Mar 19, 2026
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- A missing 14-year-old boy last seen leaving a Henrico County high school on Wednesday may be in danger. The afternoon of Thursday, March 19, the Henrico County Police Division issued a missing juvenile alert for 14-year-old Gerard Dakouo, who went missing the day prior . Dakouo was last seen leaving Highland Springs High School at about 1:55 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18. He was on foot and headed in an unknown direction. According to police, there are concerns for his well-being. 14-year-old Gerard Dakouo of Henrico County. (Photo: Henrico County Police Division) Dakouo, pictured above, is described as a Black teenager with black hair. He is about 5-foot-1-inches tall and weighs about 110 pounds, police said. He was last seen carrying a grey Adidas backpack and wearing a black hat, a red hooded sweatshirt and black pants. If you see Dakouo, or if you have any information on his disappearance, you are asked to contact the Henrico County Police Division at 804-501-5000. You can also submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers either by calling 804-780-1000 or by using the P3Tips app. 8News reached out to Henrico County Public Schools for further details on Dakouo's disappearance. An update will be provided when possible. This is a developing story, stay with 8News for updates. ...read more read less
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