Philadelphia police ask for help finding missing teen

Lina PortmanJune 1, 2024

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PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating Machia Boggs, a missing juvenile last seen last Friday in the area of South 55th and Whitby Avenue.

Machia, 16, is described as having black hair and brown eyes, weighing 110 pounds and standing 5’4″ tall. No details of her clothing at the time of the disappearance were provided.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Machia Boggs is encouraged to contact Southwest Detectives at 215-686-3183 or call 911.

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