12-Year-Old Boy Reported Missing in East Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA- The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public’s help in finding a missing 12-year-old juvenile named Jaylyn Rodriguez. He was last seen on May 22, 2023, in the area of the 1900 block of Somerset Street.

Jaylyn Rodriguez is described as standing 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing 130 pounds. He has a medium build and features brown eyes, a light brown complexion, and black hair. Unfortunately, no specific details regarding his clothing have been provided at this time.

Authorities are urging anyone with any information about Jaylyn’s whereabouts to contact the East Detective Division at 215-686-3243 or 911.

Erica Schmidt

Erica interned for Shore News Network in the summer of 2022 and is a full-time college student and Division II athlete, and aspiring doctor. She attends university in Philadelphia and covered breaking news in the northeast Pennsylvania region.

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