WASHINGTON, D.C. — Police are asking for the public’s help in locating 14-year-old Jariyah Brown, who was last seen Thursday morning in the 1800 block of C Street SE, according to a critical missing alert issued by the Metropolitan Police Department.
Key Points
- Jariyah Brown, 14, was last seen at 11:00 a.m. on April 3 in Southeast D.C.
- She is described as 5’3″, 140 pounds, with black hair in long braids and brown eyes.
- Police have not released a clothing description and are seeking information from the public.
Jariyah Brown was reported missing on Thursday, April 3, 2025. She was last seen around 11:00 a.m. in Southeast Washington. Authorities have classified her as critically missing due to her age.
The Metropolitan Police Department’s Youth and Family Engagement Division and Real Time Crime Center are leading the investigation.
Public assistance requested
Police urge anyone with information about Jariyah Brown’s whereabouts to contact the Youth and Family Engagement Division at (202) 576-6768 or the Real Time Crime Center at (202) 727-9099. Tips can also be sent anonymously by texting 50411.
Ongoing efforts to locate teen
Brown is described as a Black female, 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighing 140 pounds, with black hair styled in long braids and brown eyes. A description of her clothing at the time of her disappearance is unknown.