Police Search West Philadelphia for Missing 10-Year-Old Girl

Police continued looking in West Philadelphia on November 2 for 10-year-old Jalayshia Alford, who has been missing since October 26. Officers searched near the 500 block of North Simpson Street, where she was last seen at about 7:30 a.m. Cadaver dogs were used during the search, and investigators asked nearby residents to review home surveillance footage for possible clues.

Alford is about 4 feet 11 inches tall and weighs roughly 70 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes, wears glasses, and was last seen in a blue school uniform outfit with a blue pullover and stockings. Police said she may have been wearing Crocs or black sneakers. She also goes by Malayshia or May.

Pennsylvania State Police announced an alert for Alford as a missing person at heightened risk, saying Philadelphia police believe she may face a heightened risk of harm or injury. Investigators have released few details about her disappearance and said they have been in contact with family members. Anyone with information can call the Southwest Detective Division at 215-686-3183 or 215-686-3184, or Philadelphia police at 215-686-8477.