“For some reason, in 2023, we’ve seen a lot more than we normally see, which is troubling in part because we don’t know what’s going on with some of these kids, whether they’re being trafficked or whether they’re involved in gang activity or drugs.”

Cleveland police recorded that the kids were reported missing between May 2 and May 16.

https://www.the-sun.com/news/8270566/cleveland-ohio-children-missing-police-chief-speaks-out/