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

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

Washington, D.C. – Local authorities are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Jaden Richards, who was last seen in the city’s Southeast area. Richards disappeared from the 5300 block of Gay Street in Northeast D.C. and was last spotted on the 200 block of I Street in Southeast on Sunday, July 7.

Police describe Richards as a Black male with a light brown complexion. He is approximately 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs around 120 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes.

Jaden was last seen wearing a black ski mask, a black Armani Exchange hoodie with white lettering, and light blue distressed jeans, and was carrying a red Scarface backpack.

Urgent search for missing 15-year-old in d. C.
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Anyone with information about Jaden Richards’ whereabouts is urged to contact the D.C. police at 202-727-9099 or send a text to 50411.

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