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Police searching for missing 10-year-old girl in West Philadelphia

Jasmine T. Winters
Reporter · Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 4:19 AM · 1 min read
Police searching for missing 10-year-old girl in West Philadelphia — Newtown Square Community news

Police are searching for a 10-year-old girl who has been missing from West Philadelphia for more than a week.Jalayshia Alford was last seen around 7 a.m. on Oct. 26 in the 500 block of North Simpson Street, according to police.Alford, who also goes by "Malayshia" or "May," is described as 4 feet, 11 inches tall and about 70 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.Pennsylvania State Police issued a Missing Endangered Person Advisory on Monday, saying Philadelphia police believe Alford may be at special risk of harm or injury.Neighbors on North Simpson Street told CBS News Philadelphia they have seen a significant police presence in the area as investigators continue searching for the girl.Rhonda Wilson, a block captain, said she has known for several days that Alford was missing and said she saw police canines assisting in the search with police."There were dogs and officers going back and forth into the home," Wilson said.Wilson said officers have also been speaking with neighbors and a

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