The Philadelphia Police Department has issued an alert seeking assistance from the public in tracing 13-year-old Shairalyz Figueroa, who has been reported missing since last Tuesday. According to the police report, Figueroa was last seen at 3:00 p.m., on the 38XX block of North Marshall Street in the city's 25th District. Concerns are mounting over the whereabouts of the young girl who, it is believed, may be trying to make her way to New York.

Figueroa is described as being approximately 5′ 7″ tall and weighs around 240 lbs. She has black hair,and brown eyes, and her last known attire includes a black New Balance hoodie paired with black pants. The Philadelphia Police have been canvassing the area and reaching out to community members, urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in their efforts to locate the juvenile.

In a statement obtained by the Philadelphia Police blotter, authorities have not yet released details regarding why Figueroa may be heading to New York, or if she has any known connections there. The Philadelphia Police are actively investigating all leads and have asked for the public’s vigilance and support.

The Philadelphia Police Department's Special Victims Unit is heading up the investigation and has implored anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to contact them. Information about Shairalyz Figueroa’s whereabouts can be pivotal in ensuring her safe return.

The community is on high alert and cooperative efforts are ongoing. Local residents are encouraged to report any sightings or information by calling the Philadelphia Police Department at (215) 686-8477 or leaving an anonymous tip through the department's tip line. The collective eyes of a community can often lead to breakthroughs in finding the missing and bringing peace to anxious families and friends waiting for good news.