The Detroit Police Department is actively seeking assistance from the public in locating 17-year-old Samaaj Mitchell, who went missing from his home in Detroit. According to ClickOnDetroit, Mitchell was last seen in the 4800 block of Buckingham on Sunday, January 11, and has not yet returned. Notably, when he left, he did not have permission to go.
Description details provided by authorities list Mitchell as being 6 feet 1 inch tall, weighing about 250 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. His last known clothing items included a gray coat and a black Nike t-shirt. While the Detroit police are actively involved, they are also asking anyone with information to immediately contact the Detroit Police Department's 5th Precinct at 313-596-5540. Additionally, the community can reach out to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up, where tips can be provided anonymously.
Alongside the police's efforts, social media is being employed to quickly spread awareness about the missing teenager. The Detroit Police Department's Missing Persons unit shared a post on their official Facebook page, also urging the public to aid in the search for Mitchell. The post implored, "Please help us find missing Samaaj Mitchell. If you have any information, please call the Detroit Police Department's 5th Precinct at 313-596-5540."
