The DC Police Department is requesting help from the community in a case involving a young boy, believed to be between the ages of 11 and 13, who was found on Bladensburg Road in Northeast DC.
The child, referred to as John Doe, is nonverbal, and his identity remains unknown as of Wednesday, March 20. He was found in the 3200 block of Bladensburg Road, and authorities are using social media to seek help from anyone who might have information about him. The DC Police Department has provided a link on X for the public to share any details that could assist in identifying him.
The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying approximately 11 to 13-year-old John Doe, who was found in the 3200 block of Bladensburg Road, Northeast, on Wednesday, March 20, 2025.
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) March 21, 2025
The child is nonverbal. pic.twitter.com/qO3voiov95
The department has not released further information regarding the circumstances of his discovery or his current condition. Those with any information regarding John Doe or who might recognize him are strongly encouraged to contact the DC Police Department.
