Urgent search for missing 15-year-old boy in northeast d. C.

Urgent Search for Missing 15-Year-Old Boy in Northeast D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Metropolitan Police Department of Washington D.C. is urgently calling for the public’s help in finding 15-year-old Diego Jones, who was last observed in the 4800 block of Fort Totten Drive, Northeast D.C., on Saturday morning at around 11 a.m.

Diego is described as a Hispanic male with a light complexion, standing at 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing approximately 158 pounds. He has warm brown eyes and black curly hair. Notably, he was last seen wearing distinctive black pajama pants adorned with yellow smiley faces and white Nike shoes.

Urgent search for missing 15-year-old boy in northeast d. C.
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The police are seeking any information that could help in locating Diego. Those who might know of his whereabouts or have seen him are encouraged to contact the police at 202-727-9099. Alternatively, information can be texted to 50411.

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