The DC Police Department has issued a critical appeal to the public in their search for missing 17-year-old Jalynn Kemp, last seen on Christmas Day. Jalynn was reported to have vanished from the 1000 block of Maryland Ave., NE, a detail shared through the Department's official social media channels alongside a request for any information that may lead to locating her.
In a social media post dated yesterday, the police implored the community's help, stating, "Critical #MissingPerson locating 17-year-old Jalynn Kemp, who was last seen in the 1000 block of Maryland Ave., NE, on Thursday, December 25, 2025." The urgency of the matter is palpable as time continues to march forward since Jalynn's disappearance.
Critical #MissingPerson locating 17-year-old Jalynn Kemp, who was last seen in the 1000 block of Maryland Ave., NE, on Thursday, December 25, 2025.
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) December 26, 2025
Have info? Call (202) 727-9099/Text 50411 pic.twitter.com/QceyTquQ7v
The public has been encouraged to come forward with any information they might have regarding Jalynn's whereabouts. The DC Police Department has provided a phone number, (202) 727-9099, as well as a text line, 50411, to ensure there are multiple avenues for individuals to contact the authorities with potential leads or valuable information related to the case.
