The Philadelphia Police Department has issued a public appeal for assistance in locating Douglas Edens, a missing individual last seen in the 39th District. According to the Philadelphia Police Department’s news release, Edens was last spotted on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, around 1:00 p.m. on the 200 block of School House Lane.
Douglas Edens is described as 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighing around 215 pounds. During his last appearance, he was wearing a red/white/blue 76’ers jacket, blue jeans, and black/white sneakers. The authorities are turning to the community for any leads that could help determine Edens’s current location, and have encouraged anyone with information to get in touch immediately.
Concerns have risen as days pass with no word from or about Edens. The police have emphasized the urgency in finding him and the key role that public assistance plays in such cases. Those with any knowledge of Douglas Edens’s whereabouts can reach out to the Northwest Detectives at 215-686-3353, a point of contact that remains crucial for gathering potential leads…