Missing Philadelphia Child Last Seen Leaving Home

PHILADELPHIA, PA- The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating Naji Deas-Drayton, a 13-year-old resident of the 6300 block of Argyle Street. Naji was last seen at his residence on Friday, August 11, 2023, at 3:00 pm.

Naji stands at a height of 5’9″ and has brown hair and brown eyes. Unfortunately, there is currently no available description of his clothing. There is a possibility that he may be in the vicinity of 6100 Hasbrook Avenue.

Authorities are urging anyone with information about the whereabouts of Naji Deas-Drayton to reach out to the Northeast Detective Division at 215-686-3153 or to immediately call 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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