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Philadelphia Police Seek Public's Aid in Search for Missing Teen Desiree Smith in South Philadelphia

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Published on August 20, 2025
Philadelphia Police Seek Public's Aid in Search for Missing Teen Desiree Smith in South PhiladelphiaSource: Philadelphia Police Department

The community's assistance is being sought by the Philadelphia Police Department in the pressing search for Desiree Smith, a 17-year-old juvenile reported missing in South Philadelphia. According to the Philadelphia Police Department, Desiree was last seen on the 22xx block of Snyder Ave at approximately 5:30 PM last Thursday.

Desiree is described as weighing 140 lbs and standing 5 feet 3 inches tall, with black hair and brown eyes, as detailed by the Philadelphia Police Department. Her last known attire was a black shirt, black shorts, and a black bracelet. 

South Detectives Division, the dedicated unit handling her case, can be reached at 215-686-3013, and they strongly encourage anyone with relevant information to step forward with haste.