The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Jalayna Rivera, who was reported missing after she was last seen on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at her residence in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
According to police, Jalayna was last seen at approximately 11:00 a.m. at a residence on the 1300 block of Dyre Street. Authorities from the department’s 15th District are appealing to the public for information that could help locate the teenager.
Jalayna is described as a Hispanic female who is approximately 5 feet 1 inch tall and weighs around 135 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes, according to the missing-person notice released by the department.
At the time she was last seen, Jalayna was reportedly wearing a black hoodie with red writing and carrying a pink bookbag. Police have shared these identifying details to help members of the public recognize her.
Authorities are urging residents in Philadelphia and surrounding communities to remain alert and report any information that could assist the search. Anyone who may have seen Jalayna or knows where she might be is encouraged to contact law enforcement immediately.
Anyone with information regarding Jalayna Rivera’s whereabouts is asked to call 911 or contact the Philadelphia Police Department’s tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477).
The department is asking the public to help bring Jalayna home safely by sharing credible information with authorities. Anyone with relevant information should contact police without delay.