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Philadelphia Police Charge Keon King With Kidnapping in Kada Scott Disappearance

Investigators are focusing on finding the 23-year-old, with a gold Toyota Camry identified as a vehicle of interest.

Overview

  • Police said Keon King, 21, was arrested and charged with kidnapping after investigators determined he was in contact with Kada Scott shortly after she left work on Oct. 4.
  • Scott remains missing; her car was found at her workplace and her phone and other belongings are unaccounted for, with no recent phone or social media activity reported.
  • Authorities asked the public to look for a 1999 metallic gold Toyota Camry with heavy damage to the left front bumper, Pennsylvania plate MSX-0797, noting the vehicle may no longer display that tag.
  • The case is being handled by the Philadelphia Police Homicide Unit without being classified as a homicide, and multiple reports say the FBI is assisting the investigation.
  • Officials said prosecutors are moving to refile an earlier kidnapping case against King as police continue searches and urge tips, including through 215-686-TIPS.