Police in Philadelphia seek the public's help in locating a young woman
- Lori Lee WGOLV
- 2 days ago
- 5 min read
PHILADELPHIA, Pa - Police in Philadelphia are seeking the public's help in locating a young woman after she disappeared following her night shift at an assisted living facility over the weekend.
Police say 23-year-old Kada Scott was last seen by her family on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, at 9:45 p.m., when she left a home along the 8300 block of Rodney Street in Philadelphia to go to her job at the Terrace at Chestnut Hill, a nursing home on 495 East Abington Avenue.
Police say Scott, who traditionally works overnights, then left her job before her shift ended.
Although she arrived at work in her car, she didn't leave in her vehicle, which was found by police in the parking lot of the nursing home.
Captain John Craig of Northwest Detectives said,"You have a 23-year-old young lady who has completely disappeared. We have no cell phone activity or social media activity, and she's not reached out to family or friends."
Her phone has since gone dead, and there has been no activity on her social media accounts.
"I just need her to come home and be safe. That's what I fear - she's not safe," said her mother, Kim Matthews, who has been unable to eat and sleep over these past four days.
Matthews said it was just like any other Saturday night. She last saw Scott at home before she left for her 10 pm to 6 am shift at the facility.
The Penn State grad recently started working at the assisted living facility as she pursued her entrepreneurial dreams.
Detectives said the facility does not have surveillance cameras, and they recovered her vehicle, still parked outside.
Police say Scott's disappearance is especially concerning because she had reported being harassed prior to her going missing.
"Days prior to her disappearance, Miss Scott related to family and friends that unknown individuals or person had been harassing her via phone. We're investigating that. We're trying to learn more," Captain Craig said.
"She did mention it to them," said Matthews, "but didn't give any names or anything like that, so we're trying to piece it together to find out exactly who these people are."
Captain Craig reminded the community of the important role they play in bringing Kada home.
"If there is 100 pieces to a puzzle, you may think your piece is insignificant, but without your piece, that jigsaw puzzle is not being solved. I plead with you, any information you have, reach out to police," he said.
Scott is described as 5 feet 6 inches tall, with a thin build, and weighing about 120 pounds, according to police. Her family says the disappearance is completely out of character.
Police have used helicopters and K-9 units in their search and are continuing to canvass the area, interview those close to Scott, and examine her social media accounts for clues.
Kada's father, Kevin Scott, said the family remains positive as they hang flyers with her photo.
"She's my oldest daughter. I love her," said Scott. "These last few days have been crazy. Head spinning. Trying to figure out what's going on."
Bridge Senior Living (the facility's management) stated the following -
"We take our associates' safety and well-being very seriously and are fully cooperating with law enforcement's efforts to locate Ms. Scott. As this is an active investigation, we are unable to share additional details at this time. Our thoughts are with Ms. Scott and her family, and we remain hopeful for a positive outcome."
Anyone with information is asked to call or text Philadelphia police at 215-686-TIPS (8477) or submit an anonymous tip online.
Please keep Kada in your thoughts and prayers that she is found soon and is safe.
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