These 9 Children are Missing For Thanksgiving in Philadelphia, PA
As Thanksgiving approaches, many families across the region are putting the finishing touches on their perfect plans for a big dinner.
However, for several households in Philadelphia, Turkey Day will be spent wishing their child was home.
Within the past month, nine children went missing in the City of Brotherly Love -- one went missing wearing only a hospital gown while another is only 12 years old.
If you have seen any of the juveniles that are shown below, contact the Philadelphia Police Department.
- Call or text (215) 686-TIPS
November 21: Amalia Rusciano
17-year-old Amalia Rusciano was last seen on November 21st on the 6800 block of Ogontz Ave.
She is 5’ 7”, 150 pounds, with hazel eyes, brown hair with blond highlights, and was last seen wearing a blue hospital gown and pants with no shoes.
November 20: Aijah Cottman
15-year-old Aijah Cottman was last seen at around 3:15 on the afternoon of November 20th on the 900 block of West Spencer Ave.
Police say she is 5’ 3”, 137 pounds, with brown eyes, and black hair, and was last seen wearing a black hoodie, dark jeans, and white and pink New Balance sneakers.
Authorities believe she may be in Southwest Philadelphia.
November 18: Bryce Neely
The Philadelphia Police Department says 16-year-old Bryce Neely was last seen on Saturday, November 18th, at 11:30 AM on the 6200 block of Old York Road.
He is 6′ tall, 185 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
November 17: Ayana Imrani
14-year-old Ayana Imrani was last seen at 8:30 on Friday morning, November 17th, at Philadelphia Mills Mall.
Police describe her as 5' 4" tall, 110 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing black pants, a black shirt, black hoodie, and carrying a red backpack with red roses printed on it.
November 13: Tysir Beckett
Tysir Beckett was last seen at 8 AM on Monday, November 13th, on the 200 block of Manheim Street.
He is 15 years old, 5' 5" tall, 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie and black jeans.
November 8: Yasir Mason
16-year-old Yasir Mason was last seen Wednesday, November 8th, on the 2100 block of North Orianna St.
He is 5’ 5″, 138 pounds, with black hair, brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black Dickie pants, black sneakers.
November 3: Najawah Holloway
The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for help finding 12-year-old Najawah Holloway.
She was last seen Friday, November 3rd, 2023, at 9 PM on the 2600 block of Latona St.
Holloway is 5' 5", 155 pounds, with black hair, and brown eyes, and may be wearing a red and black jacket.
She may be in the area of the first block of South Redfield Street or around 5th and Carpenter Streets.
October 31: Asante Paige
15-year-old Asante Paige has been missing since 8 PM Halloween night from the 7200 block of Shalkop St.
He is described as 5' 9", 125 pounds, with brown eyes, light complexion, thin build, and black hair. He was last seen wearing an army fatigue hoody (black and green with an orange design on the hood), black joggers, and navy-blue New Balance sneakers.
Police say he is known to frequent West and Southwest Philadelphia.
October 25: Raheem White
14-year-old Raheem White was last seen on Wednesday, October 25th, at 6:45 AM on the 5300 block of Parkside Avenue.
He is 5' 7", 140 pounds, with black dreadlock hair, and brown eyes, and was last seen wearing all-black clothing. He likes to frequent the area of 68th and Cobbs Creek Parkway.
