WASHINGTON, D.C. — The D.C. Metro Police Department urgently needs the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Diego Jones, who has been missing since early Sunday morning.
Jones was last seen at 4 a.m. in the 1500 block of First Street in Southwest D.C. He is described as a Black male, 5 feet 2 inches tall, 115 pounds, with a high-top fade hairstyle and brown eyes.

Diego was last seen wearing all black clothing.
Authorities are asking anyone with information on his whereabouts to immediately contact the police at (202) 727-9099 or send a text to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. The community’s help is crucial in ensuring the safe return of this missing teenager.
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