philadelphia – Police and family members are urgently asking for the public’s help in locating 23-year-old Kada Scott, who has been missing for nearly a week after disappearing from her workplace in Northwest Philadelphia. Officers are concerned for his welfare and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
What happened
Kada Scott was last seen around 9:45 pm on Saturday, October 4, 2025, after finishing her shift at The Terraces at Chestnut Hill, an assisted living facility located in Northwest Philadelphia. According to police, Scott’s car was found still parked at the facility, but he has not been heard from since. Despite multiple attempts to track him down, there has been no cell phone activity, social media updates or contact with friends and family.
Police Captain John Craig of Northwest Detectives called the situation worrying. “You have a 23-year-old young woman who has completely disappeared,” Captain Craig said during a press conference on Wednesday. “We have no cell phone activity, no social media activity, and she has not reached out to family or friends.”
Who is Kada Scott?
Kada Scott is described as being 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing approximately 120 pounds, having a slim body, brown eyes, and black hair. Her family and friends have said that her sudden disappearance is completely out of character, raising concerns for her safety. “She’s my oldest daughter. I love her,” said her father, Kevin Scott. “These last few days have been crazy – head spinning – trying to figure out what’s going on.”
Before her disappearance, Scott had reportedly received suspicious phone calls from unknown persons. According to Captain Craig, “A few days before her disappearance, Miss Scott told family and friends that an unknown person was harassing her via phone. We are investigating and trying to learn more.”
Public and social media reactions
Kada’s family has been vocal on social media, urging anyone who may have seen her or has any information to come forward. The Scott family’s appeal for help has been widely shared, with community members offering support and expressing concern. The disappearance of a young woman with no known cause has shocked many who knew her.
A concerned neighbor said, “His whole family is worryingly ill.” “This is not like him at all, and we are all hoping and praying that he comes home safe.”
Official statement and what will happen next
The Philadelphia Police Department is urging anyone with information about the whereabouts of Cada Scott to contact authorities immediately. Investigators have requested that tips be texted to 215-686-TIPS. The investigation is still ongoing, with detectives working to gather details about the suspicious phone calls and any other possible leads.
Captain Craig stressed the importance of any information, no matter how small: “We believe that someone out there may have seen something or know something that can help bring Cada home safely. We encourage anyone with any information to reach out to us.”
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This story may be updated with more information as it becomes available.
