Philadelphia, PA – A $5,000 reward is being offered as investigators seek new information in the disappearance of Anthony Garcia.
According to the Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Investigation Assessment Unit, Troop K in Philadelphia, Garcia was last seen on March 20 leaving his residence on South Franklin Street. Authorities said he had been playing basketball earlier that day at D. Newlin Fell Elementary Schoolyard near Ninth Street and Oregon Avenue.
Investigators reported that around 3:30 p.m., Garcia dropped off a friend at Ninth and Porter streets and has not been seen since.
Five days later, police recovered Garcia’s 1987 Nissan 300ZX on the 1400 block of West Jefferson Street in Philadelphia’s Brewerytown neighborhood. Officials have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the vehicle’s recovery.
Garcia was 21 years old at the time of his disappearance. He is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing approximately 145 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a baseball cap and Fila sneakers.
Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the PSP Philadelphia Station at 215-452-5216 or submit tips through PSP Tips or online tip forms. Officials noted that callers may be eligible for a cash reward if their information leads to an arrest or helps locate a missing person.
The case remains active, and investigators continue to encourage the public to come forward with any relevant information.
This case may be especially relevant to long-time residents and commuters familiar with the South Philadelphia and Brewerytown areas.
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