The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking help from the community in finding a missing juvenile, named Khimya Christian, who has been unaccounted for since the morning of February 21. The 16-year-old was last witnessed around 7:30 a.m. on the 1xx block of W. Wishart Street, according to a statement released by the police department.
A description provided by the authorities details Khimya as standing 5'6" tall, weighing around 200 lbs, with brown eyes and black hair. On the day of her disappearance, she was wearing black Muslim garb, which included a blue hooded sweatshirt, a blue jacket, and tan pants. Wearing black Muslim garb, her attire was noted for the inclusion of a blue hooded sweatshirt, blue jacket, and tan pants.
Known to frequent various neighborhoods, Khimya has ties to North Philadelphia, West Philadelphia, Germantown, and the Olney area. The Philadelphia Police Department is urging anyone with pertinent information regarding her current location to come forward. Contact can be made directly to the East Detectives Division at 215-686-3243 for those who might aid in the search.
