The Philadelphia Police Department is actively seeking the assistance of the community to help locate Shakur Anderson, a missing teenager from the 9th District. The 17-year-old was last seen on May 16, 2025, at around 11:00 a.m. near 15xx Arch Street, as detailed in a recent bulletin posted on the police department’s official website.
Shakur Anderson is described as approximately 5’10” tall, with brown eyes and black hair. Efforts to locate him are ongoing, with the authorities urging anyone with information to come forward. The specific circumstances surrounding Shakur's disappearance have not been released, but the search is being treated with an urgency that speaks to the broader issue of missing youths in urban centers.
The police bulletin does not include information on what Shakur was last seen wearing or any distinguishing characteristics that might aid in his identification. The Philadelphia Police Department's website listing for Shakur provides the primary source of current details and contact information for those wishing to report any sightings or leads.
