The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public's help to find a missing 12-year-old boy. Asaad Hammond was last seen on the 56XX block of North 7th Street last Saturday around 3:00 p.m. Described as 5’6”, 165 lbs., with brown eyes and black hair, Asaad has a medium build and was wearing an olive-green sweatshirt with black writing, orange swim shorts, gray Crocs, one black sock and one white sock when he disappeared.
A full description of the missing child has been circulated in an attempt to garner the public’s attention. The Philadelphia Police Department’s efforts to locate him are ongoing, but anyone with information that could lead to discovering the Asaad's whereabouts is encouraged to come forward. The Northwest Detectives division is handling the case and can be reached at 215-686-3353 for tips or leads.
The urgency of these situations casts a spotlight on the critical role of communities in the search for missing children. A statement released by the Philadelphia Police Department emphasizes the need for assistance and provides an image of Asaad.
