The DC Police Department has issued a call for assistance in locating 16-year-old De’Angelo Wheeler, who disappeared this past weekend. Wheeler was last spotted on Wheeler Road, Southeast, suggesting a possible connection to the area given the shared name — though the significance, if any, remains unclear. The youth was last seen on Saturday, October 11th. Anyone with information that could help find De’Angelo Wheeler is urged to contact the police at (202) 727-9099 or send a text to 50411.
The brief social media post by the DC Police, shared widely among concerned citizens, details the critical nature of the situation. The importance of community engagement in cases like this cannot be overstated, given that a single tip can sometimes mean the difference between a child lost and a child found. The DC Police provided a link to their original post for those wishing to spread the word or to look up additional information.
Critical #MissingPerson 16-year-old De’Angelo Wheeler, who was last seen in the 3300 block of Wheeler Road, Southeast, on Saturday, October 11th, 2025
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) October 15, 2025
Have info? Call (202) 727-9099/text 50411 pic.twitter.com/3Y8L7yxITA
