10 Children Missing in Philadelphia, PA; Families Desperately Seek Safe Return
As Christmas and the new year approach, many families across the region are putting the finishing touches on their perfect holiday plans.
However, for several households in Philadelphia, the final holidays of the year will be spent wishing their child was home.
Within the past month, ten children went missing in the City of Brotherly Love -- one is only 12 years old.
If you have seen any of the juveniles that are shown below, contact the Philadelphia Police Department.
- Call or text (215) 686-TIPS
Kent Johnson
At the beginning of the month, 17-year-old Kent Johnson was reported missing by his mother from their home on the 2000 block of South Hutchinson Street.
He is 5’ 10”, 140 pounds, with black hair, and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie and dark blue school pants and he was carrying a black jacket.
Police believe he may have been or is with his girlfriend (her identity is not known) and he is known to frequently visit Atlantic City.
Willow Dwyer
15-year-old Willow Dwyer was last seen at 4:30 on the afternoon of December 4th on the 600 block of Fitzgerald St.
She is 5’ 4”, 160 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes. It is not known what she was wearing when she disappeared.
Police say she is known to frequent the area of 10th & Snyder and The Fashion District in Center City.
Tierra Johnson
17-year-old Tierra Johnson was last seen on Monday, December 4th, on the 4500 block of North 12th Street.
She is 5′ 2″, 114 pounds, with a medium brown complexion, black hair, and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black one-piece.
Yasir McMichael
Yasir McMichael has been missing since the late morning hours of December 5th from the 1700 block of North 16th St.
He is 15 years old, 5’ 8”, 130 pounds, with brown hair; he was last seen wearing a white t-shirt with a frog and blue writing, navy blue skinny jeans, gray hoodie, and black/blue/orange sneakers.
Mariaiiz J. Tores
16-year-old Mariaiiz J. Tores was last seen late on the night of December 9th on the 100 block of West Arizona St.
She is 5’ 2”, 110 pounds, and was last seen wearing a black sweater and blue Jeans.
Authorities say she may be in the area of the 2500 block of Franklin St. or 3300 E St.
Symone McCray
Symone McCray was last seen at 8 PM on Saturday, December 9th, on the 800 block of South Alden Street.
She is 14 years old, 5’ 5”, 130 pounds, with brown hair, and brown eyes; she was last seen wearing a tan sweatshirt, green cargo pants, and green Ugg slippers.
Kylee Brown
12-year-old Kylee Brown was last seen at around 10 AM on Monday, December 11th, on the 2800 block of Oxford Avenue.
She is 4′ 9″, 90 pounds, with black braided hair, and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a pink jacket, light blue jeans, pink/purple sneakers, and carrying a silver glitter backpack.
A photo of Kylee Brown is available on the Philadelphia Police Department's website.
Rosa Xol Saquil
The Philadelphia Police Department needs your help finding 16-year-old Rosa Xol Saquil.
She was last seen at 9 AM on December 19th on the 800 block of Jackson Street.
She is 4′ 5″, 110 pounds, has freckles on her forehead, black hair, and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black jacket, blue shirt, black pants, and black shoes.
Kayla Davis
15-year-old Kayla Davis has not been seen since 8 AM on December 20th on the 2100 block of S. Opal St.
She is 4’ 11”, 115 pounds, and was last seen wearing black Nike tights, a stonewashed "Nirvana" sweatshirt, a black jacket, and grey Ugg boots.
According to police, she may have boarded the 110 SEPTA bus to go to Upper Darby High School.
Ameriah Bradford
15-year-old Ameriah Bradford was last seen on Tuesday morning, December 19th, on the 4400 block of North Marshall Street.
She is 4′ 6″, 215 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. She was last seen wearing a green coat and burgundy sweatshirt.
Police say she may be in the area of the 5500 block of Old York Road.