The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing person identified as 15-year-old Jamila Garlington.

Garlington was last seen on January 4, 2008 at approximately 10 p.m. in the 1300 block of Delaware Avenue, SW.

Jamila is described as a black female, with brown hair and brown eyes. She is 5’4” and weighs approximately 120 pounds. She was last seen wearing a black jacket, black and white scarf and blue jeans.

Anyone who may observe Jamila Garlington or knows her whereabouts is asked to call police at (202) 727-9099.