These 12 Children, Some Endangered, Went Missing This Month in Philadelphia, PA
Month after month, the City of Philadelphia sees people of all ages and from all walks of life seemingly disappear.
And while it's heartbreaking to see any person go missing, children on the tough streets of a big city with a high crime rate is especially alarming.
But you can help bring the 12 children who went missing this month back to their homes.
If you have seen any of the juveniles that are shown below, contact the Philadelphia Police Department.
- Call or text (215) 686-TIPS
Saleem Taylor
14-year-old Saleem Taylor, who was reported missing this month, was last seen on Friday afternoon, August 25th, on the 3000 block of North Lambert Street.
He is 5′ 8″, 130 pounds, with black hair, and brown eyes, and was last seen wearing black/gray shorts.
I’jae Hawkes
I’jae Hawkes from the 6200 block of Cedar Ave. was last seen on Friday afternoon, September 1st, leaving her home.
She is 16, 5’ 1”, 130 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a grey hooded Hello Kitty shirt and black and white pajama pants.
Nicolly Cassimiro-Gomes
13-year-old Nicolly Cassimiro-Gomes was last seen at 11 PM on September 2nd on the 2800 block of Unruh Ave.
She is 5’ tall, 100 pounds, with red hair, and brown eyes, and was possibly last seen in the area of the 7900 block of Bustleton Avenue
Brian McKeown
Brian McKeown was last seen by his mother at their home on the 800 block of Ronnie Lane on September 5th leaving for school.
Brian is 16, 5’ 8”, 160 pounds, with brown eyes and brown wavy neck-length hair.
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Addison Volentine
16-year-old Addison Volentine has not been seen since 7 PM Saturday, September 9th, on the 2400 block of Rhawn Street.
Police say she is 5′ 6″ and 130 pounds. She was last seen wearing a gray hoodie, jean shorts, a rose gold ring on her right hand, and carrying an Adidas backpack.
Narayah Brown
13-year-old Narayah Brown went missing on the morning of Thursday, September 14th, on the 3400 block of Capitol Drive.
She is 5’ tall, 190 pounds, with curly shoulder-length black hair, brown eyes, and a scar on her left forearm.
Kaamil “Kem” Harmon
12-year-old Kaamil “Kem” Harmon was last seen on Friday, September 15th, on the 6900 block of Paschall Street.
Harmon is 5′ 2″, 112 pounds, with black hair, and brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a blue jacket, light blue jeans, navy blue sneakers, and carrying a gray backpack.
Nicholas Delaney Parks
17-year-old Nicholas Delaney Parks has been missing since 1:15 Friday afternoon, September 15th; he was last seen on the 1600 block of North 15th Street.
He is 5′ 6″, 134 pounds, has short straight bone or light brown hair, and brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a white shirt, blue jeans, and white sneakers.
Arianna Figueroa
Arianna Figueroa, who is 14, was last seen on Saturday afternoon, September 16th, on the 200 block of Cecil B. Moore Avenue.
She is described as 4’ 11”, 110 pounds, with brown hair, and blue eyes, and was last seen wearing a blue shirt and dark blue pants. Police say she likes to frequent parks near her home.
Tyeisha Aikens
Tyeisha Aikens was last seen at around 3 PM on September 18th on the 400 block of Locust Avenue.
Tyeisha is 14 years old, 5’ 4″, weighs 150 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes.
Endangered: Adorah Wint
14-year-old Adorah Wint, who is considered to be endangered, was last seen in the area of Kensington and Cumberland Streets on the night of September 19th. Police believe she may be in the area of 27th and Tasker.
She is 5’ 2”, 115 pounds, with brown eyes, black “afro” style hair, and was last seen wearing a black sweater dress, with a red and black flannel shaw with red, white, and black Jordan sneakers.
DeShawn Williams
11-year-old DeShawn Williams was last seen at 3 PM on September 24th on the 2800 block of N. Stillman St.
He is 4’ 11”, 96 pounds, and was last seen wearing a red/black hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans with rips on the front.