The Philadelphia Police Department has issued a public appeal for assistance in the case of Layla "Lay" Aponte, a 12-year-old Hispanic girl reported missing since Thursday, November 27, 2025. According to police, she was last seen around 10:00 AM at her residence in the 1200 block of E. Pike Street, as announced on the Philadelphia Police Department's news blotter.
Further details describe Layla as someone who stands 5'2" tall and weighs around 120 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes. The report did not include specific details regarding the clothing she was last seen wearing. In addition, the authorities highlighted that Layla is known to frequent the vicinity of 7th and 8th Streets near Erie Avenue, and she might also be around the 2500 S. 67th Street, or the 2500 block of Bonnaffon Street.
The Philadelphia Police are urging anyone with information regarding Layla Aponte’s whereabouts to contact them. They've provided a specific number to reach out to the East Detective Division at 215-686-3243 or encouraged the public to dial 911 if necessary.
