The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the assistance of the community in finding a missing person deemed endangered. According to an advisory posted on the official Philadelphia Police blotter, Melvin Lee Warthen Jr., a 24-year-old man, has been missing since the morning of Friday, November 29, 2024. Warthen Jr. was last observed at approximately 10:30 a.m. on the 800 block of West Girard Avenue.
Described as standing 6 feet 7 inches tall and weighing around 180 pounds, he has brown eyes, black hair, and an unknown clothing description. The Philadelphia Police Department has expressed concern for his well-being and is urgently requesting the public's help. Anyone with information on Warthen Jr.'s whereabouts is encouraged to come forward.
In an effort to gather more details and possible leads, the East Detectives division can be directly reached at 215-686-3243.
For those wishing to provide tips or relevant information, confidentiality remains a paramount consideration. The Philadelphia Police blotter has the full advisory and contact details for those who might be able to aid in the investigation.
