Local 3-month-old infant is missing

WASHINGTON – Metro Transit Police are asking for the public’s help to find a missing 3-month-old infant, who was last seen at Anacostia Station earlier today.

The infant is a 3-month-old black female, medium complexion, last seen in a black stroller with a pink top, wearing a pink t-shirt, diamond stud earrings, brown pants and brown shoes with monkey cartoons on them. She has a birthmark on her left elbow.

Police say the infant’s mother placed the infant in the custody of a woman known to her around 10:30 a.m. today at Anacostia Station. The woman and infant were expected to return to the station at 3:00 p.m., but did not return.

The person last seen with the infant is identified as Chabria Murphy, 19, of Washington, D.C. She is described as 5’4″, 230 lbs, last seen wearing blue or gray jeans and a wrap around her head. Murphy is known to reside on Pomeroy Road SE.

Metro Transit Police and Metropolitan Police are actively canvassing the area and following leads in this case.

Anyone with information is urged to immediately call Metro Transit Police at (202) 962-2121 or 911.

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