Philadelphia Police Issue Endangered Missing Person Alert For 35 Year Old Tommy Em

Philadelphia Police seek help finding 35-year-old Tommy Em, missing since March 6. He was last seen on South Orkney Street and may frequent Center City.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 9, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from the Philadelphia Police Department.

Details of the Disappearance

Tommy Em was last seen on Friday, March 6, 2026, during the late morning or early afternoon hours. Investigators believe he was in the 1600 block of South Orkney Street between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. since his disappearance from this South Philadelphia location, he has not made contact with family or associates. The Philadelphia Police Department has designated his case as endangered, a status used to prioritize cases where there is an increased concern for the individual's safety or well being.

Physical Description and Clothing

The missing man is described as 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing approximately 145 pounds. At the time he was last seen, Tommy was wearing a white t shirt and black sweatpants. Police also noted that he may have been wearing a black coat at the time he went missing. These details are being circulated to local patrol units and transit security personnel to help identify him in public spaces.

Areas of Interest and Investigation

The South Detective Division is leading the search and has identified the intersection of 13th and Chestnut Streets in Center City as an area Tommy may frequent. Officers are monitoring transit hubs and commercial corridors in both South Philadelphia and the downtown area. Investigators are also reaching out to local businesses for any security footage that may have captured his movements on Friday afternoon.