Crime & Safety

UPDATE: Missing Philadelphia Girl Found

Nailla Robinson was taken out of her school Monday morning by an unidentified woman.

Last updated Tuesday 8:45 a.m.

Nailla Robinson has been found safe.

NBC Philadelphia reports that the child was located early this morning at a playground in Upper Darby.

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A passerby heard her cries for help as he was on his way to work. She is being evaluated at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Earlier story below.

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According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, an Amber Alert has been issued for Nailla Robinson, 5, of Philadelphia.

"The Pennsylvania State Police has issued an Amber Child Abduction Alert for the Philadelphia Police Department, Philadelphia County," said the release of information.

Nailla was allegedly taken from a Philadelphia school around 8:50 a.m. Monday.

"Nailla Robinson was abducted from the Bryant School located at 6001 Cedar Ave., Philadelphia, Pa.," reads the report. "She was abducted by a female wearing black Muslim style clothing."

The direction of travel and means of transportation are unknown at this time.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the police by dialing 9-1-1.

Nailla is decribed as:

Missing child Nailla Robinson

  • Age now: 5 years-old
  • Sex: Female
  • Skin: Black
  • Hair: Curly black
  • Eyes: Brown
  • Height: 3 feet 4 inches
  • Weight: 35 pounds
  • Description: The child has curly hair and a medium skin tone.

Please alert police if you know anything about this missing child.


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