The Philadelphia Police Department has issued a plea to the public for aid in the search for Jeraille Thompson-Matthews, classified as an endangered missing person last seen on Sunday in the vicinity of the 65xx block of N 16th St. The 41-year-old’s disappearance has prompted the police to seek information that might offer leads on Thompson-Matthews’ current whereabouts, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.
Described by authorities as standing 5’7” and weighing 170 lbs., Jeraille was last seen wearing a green shirt, blue jeans, black sneakers, and a gray Phillies hat and book-bag. The shared details paint a picture designed to prime the eyes of the public to recognize and report the missing Thompson-Matthews to the proper authorities. To expedite the search, the police have disseminated these identifying characteristics widely, acting on the belief that community engagement could be crucial in a safe and timely resolution to this case…