The search is underway for 16-year-old Amari Wilson, reported as a critical missing person by the DC Police Department. Wilson was last spotted in the 2400 block of Alabama Avenue, Southeast, on Sunday, January 18, 2026. The announcement made via the DC Police Department's social media channels on January 20 urges the public to come forward with any information that could lead to locating the teenager.
Critical Missing Person 16-year-old Amari Wilson, who was last seen in the 2400 block of Alabama Avenue, Southeast on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) January 19, 2026
Have info? Call 202-727-9099 or text 50411. pic.twitter.com/21d56p6AmZ
Details about Wilson's appearance or the circumstances of the disappearance have not been disclosed, yet the police consider the case critical. The community is called upon to provide assistance, and those who might know something are advised to contact the authorities at 202-727-9099 or to send a text message to 50411.
The digital footprint of the announcement, accessible at the DC Police Department's post, acts as a beacon to anyone who might come across Wilson or have knowledge that could contribute to the search operation.
The issue of missing youth in urban areas is a persistent one, and every additional hour that passes injects further urgency into the mission to find Amari Wilson. The community awaits, hoping for a safe return, a resolution to the anxiety that ripples out from every such disappearance. As the search continues, the DC Police Department reaffirms its commitment to locating Wilson and bringing closure to the situation.
