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DC Police Seek Public's Assistance in Locating Missing 12-Year-Old Empress King

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Published on February 09, 2026
DC Police Seek Public's Assistance in Locating Missing 12-Year-Old Empress KingSource: X/DC Police Department

The DC Police Department is actively seeking information on the whereabouts of Empress King, a 12-year-old girl who has been reported missing since February 4, 2026. According to a social media post from the DC Police Department, Empress was last seen in the vicinity of the 5200 block of 8th Street, NW on Wednesday. 

Officials have been canvassing the area and speaking with locals. Efforts are ongoing, and the community's help is urged by the authorities as the search intensifies; despite these efforts, no substantial leads have been found as of yet. The DC Police Department has provided the public with a contact number, (202) 727-9099, and a text line, 50411, for any information that may assist in locating Empress. The urgency of this matter is palpable, and time is of the essence.