### Philadelphia Police Seek Help Finding Missing 13-Year-Old Jesse Gaffney
The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Jesse Gaffney, a 13-year-old boy reported missing from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
According to the information provided in the missing-person appeal, Jesse left his residence on the 2100 block of East Birch Street at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. He reportedly did not return home, prompting a public appeal for information on October 8.
### Description and Last Known Clothing
Jesse is described in the appeal as a Black male who is approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs around 120 pounds.
He was reportedly last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and blue sweatpants.
The appeal also identifies the 1900 block of Kinsey Street and the area around Tackawanna Street and Church Street as places he frequents. Residents and businesses in those areas are encouraged to review the information and report any credible sightings directly to police.
### How to Provide Information
Anyone with information about Jesse’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department’s East Detective Division at **215-686-3243**.
Anyone who believes they have an immediate sighting or urgent information should contact local authorities. The public is also encouraged to share the official police notice so it reaches people in Philadelphia and nearby communities.
The information in this report is based on the supplied appeal and the police department’s public listing. Readers should check the department’s official bulletin for any updates to Jesse’s status.
The priority is to help authorities locate Jesse and confirm his safety. Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact investigators directly.
