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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Police are asking the public’s help to find a missing and endangered 10-year-old boy from Philadelphia.

Muhammad Sakho was dropped off by his father at Penrose Elementary School, on the 2500 block of South 78th Street in Southwest Philadelphia, at 8:06 a.m.

According to police, school surveillance video showed Sakho going into the cafeteria two minutes later. He then left the cafeteria at 8:20 a.m., police said.

His whereabouts after that are unknown.

Police say there is heightened cause for concern due to his young age and the extremely cold weather conditions.

“He’s 10 years old, he’s not where he should be, which is home with his family. And it’s extremely cold outside, so that’s our main concern – just getting him home safely,” said Captain Joseph Busa, Commanding Officer of Southwest Detectives.

Sakho is a 4th-grade student at Penrose. Principal Carol Casciato said school officials are cooperating with law enforcement as the search for the child continues.

“Our hearts and prayers are with the family and friends of our student, whom we hope will be found and safely returned to their family,” Casciato said in a statement.

She went on to say that there may be an increased police presence in the community.

Sakho is 5’2″ and 100 lbs. with black hair and brown eyes. He was wearing a black hoodie with a light green jacket, blue jeans, and a blue backpack.

If you know where Muhammad Sakho is, you’re urged to call 911 or contact Philadelphia Police at 215-686-3183.