The Philadelphia Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating a 17-year-old girl who went missing Thursday afternoon in North Philadelphia. Ayanna Collins was last seen at approximately 3:08 PM on April 30, 2026, in the 1500 block of North 15th Street. She was officially reported missing in the early hours of Friday, May 1, after she failed to return home.
Investigators describe Collins as a Black female, 4 feet 11 inches tall, weighing between 95 and 100 pounds. She has a medium complexion, brown eyes, and long, curly black hair. At the time of her disappearance, she was believed to be wearing an abaya and potentially a hijab.
Authorities are asking anyone with information regarding her whereabouts to contact the Central Detective Division at 215-686-3093 or dial 911.
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