The Philadelphia Police Department is urgently requesting the assistance of the local community to help find Nyla Jefferson, a 15-year-old resident of the 6300 block of Dittman Street. According to a release from the Philadelphia Police Department, Jefferson was last seen around 2:30 PM at Lincoln High School, which is located at 3201 Ryan Avenue. The circumstances of her disappearance have not been provided, but the search is on to bring her back to safety.
Jefferson is described at 5’2”, 120 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair, exactly as reported. On the day she disappeared, she wore a distinctive thick gray hoodie with red writing, black pants, and white-and-black Nike sneakers. Given the items she was last seen wearing, it might make her more recognizable to those who might have seen her that day. Recognizing the urgency, the police are hoping someone will come forward with critical information that could aid in locating her.
The investigators in charge of the case are reaching out to anyone who might have seen Jefferson or know her current whereabouts. They encourage anyone with such information to immediately contact the Northeast Detective Division at 215-686-3154 or to call 911, emblematic of the situation's seriousness.
