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Missing Jacksonville 9-year-old boys found safe

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — 9:15 a.m. UPDATE: Two 9-year-old boys who were reported missing on Tuesday morning have been found safe, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

"Thank you to everyone for calling in those tips," JSO said in a tweet.

MORE: Jacksonville boys found safe after JSO search

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Police in Jacksonville are asking for the public's help in locating two missing 9-year-old boys: Romeo Reese and Adonis Davis.

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The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said they were contacted around 1:30 a.m.Tuesday about the missing boys.

According to JSO, the children told their caregivers they were staying at each other's house.

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They were last seen walking in the area of Ricker Road and Melvin Road on Jacksonville's Westside around 7:30 p.m. Monday.

Romeo is 4 feet and 11 inches tall and weighs 105 pounds. He has brown eyes and brown hair.

He may be wearing a blue Pokemon shirt, blue shorts and black and red sneakers.

Adonis is 4 feet and 5 inches tall and weighs 80 pounds. He has brown eyes and brown hair.

He may be wearing a blue Lego shirt and black jogging pants.

Action News Jax reporter Brittney Donovan asked police if the boys are considered in danger.

Their response: "Based on their age of 9, everything is a concern."

If you have seen them since Monday at 7:30 p.m., you are asked to call police at 904-630-0500 or email JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org.

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