The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in attempting to locate a missing person. Jerome John Baker was reportedly last seen at approximately 8:30 am, on Monday, July 17, 2006, in the 400 block of W Street, NE.

Jerome John Baker is described as a black male, 48 years of age, 6'0" tall and weighing approximately 180 pounds.  He is further described as having a dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair and a scar on his left cheek.  He was reportedly last seen wearing blue jean shorts, a red baseball hat and black slippers. He is also said to use a black metal cane for walking.