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Philadelphia Police Seek Public's Help Locating Endangered Missing Teen Dathan Jackson

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Published on December 25, 2025
Philadelphia Police Seek Public's Help Locating Endangered Missing Teen Dathan JacksonSource: Philadelphia Police Department

The Philadelphia Police Department has issued an urgent appeal to the public in hopes of finding 19-year-old Dathan Jackson, an endangered missing person last seen yesterday. According to the department, Dathan vanished around 4:00 pm from the 2300 block of N. 31st St., a spot familiar with the ebb and flow of travelers, with its close proximity to bus and train stations he is known to frequent. Official details shared by  Philadelphia Police Department describe him as being 5’5’’, weighing approximately 150 lbs., with a thin build, brown eyes, black hair, a medium complexion, and last seen wearing attire featuring an Eagles hoodie, black sweatpants and black crocs.

As the investigation unfolds, officers have been canvassing known haunts and scrutinizing possible leads, the Philadelphia Police Department has extended their reach, imploring residents to keep vigilant and report any sightings or information that could ease locating Dathan, as reported by the Philadelphia Police Department

Police continue to investigate and urge anyone with information to contact Central Detectives at 215-686-3093 or call 911. Authorities also ask the public to report any sightings of an individual matching Dathan’s description, last seen wearing an Eagles hoodie and black Crocs.