Philadelphia police searching for missing north philadelphia man

Philadelphia Police Searching for Missing North Philadelphia Man

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October 7, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Marvin Cotten, a 35-year-old man who was reported missing from his North Philadelphia neighborhood.

Cotten, who resides on the 5800 block of North 16th Street, was last seen by his girlfriend around midnight on Friday, October 4, 2024, according to police. He was at a bar near Broad Street and Windrim Avenue at the time of his disappearance.

Cotten is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing 165 pounds, with brown eyes, black hair, and a beard. He was last seen wearing a black jacket with “Philly” on it.

Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is urged to contact the Northwest Detective Division at 215-686-3353 or call 911.

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