12-year-old girl still critically missing in d. C.
12-year-old Kenya Jones courtesy of DC MPD

12-Year-Old Girl Still Critically Missing In D.C.

November 28, 2023
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The D.C. Metro Police Department is asking for help as they continue their search for 12-year-old Kenya Jones, who has been missing since November 20th.

Kenya is described by police as a black female, 4-foot-11 inches tall, weighing approximately 120 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black hooded sweater, black pants, and Nike shoes. Her last known location was the 4500 block of Quarles Street in Northeast D.C.

12-year-old girl still critically missing in d. C.
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Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding Kenya’s whereabouts to come forward. Contact can be made with detectives at 202-576-6768 or the Command Information Center at 202-727-9099. For those who wish to provide information anonymously, the Department’s Tip Line is available for texting at 50411.

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