WASHINGTON, D.C. — Police are seeking public assistance in locating 13-year-old Merkayla Butler, who was last seen in the unit block of Galveston Street in Southwest D.C. on Tuesday.
Merkayla Butler is described as a Black female, standing 5’4″ tall, weighing 130 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black jacket, a pink top, blue jeans, and white and blue Nike shoes.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is urged to contact police at 202-727-9099 or send a text to 50411.
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