19-year-old woman reported missing in philadelphia, police seek public’s help

PHILADELPHIA — Police are asking for the public’s help in locating Nyleema White-Bond, a 19-year-old woman who was reported missing earlier this week.

Nyleema was last seen by her mother on Friday at approximately 9:00 a.m., leaving her home on the 1200 block of E. Chelten Avenue. She was reportedly on her way to her grandmother’s house but did not arrive.

She is described as 5’3” tall, weighing 140 pounds, with brown eyes and long black and auburn hair. It is unclear what she was wearing at the time of her disappearance.

According to police, Nyleema is known to frequent the Art Museum area in Center City. Investigators are focusing on leads related to her movements after she left her residence.

Anyone with information about Nyleema White-Bond’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Northwest Detective Division at 215-686-3353.

Authorities are continuing their search as concern for Nyleema’s well-being grows.

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