The person at the center of this case
Dustin Ali
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310 days waiting
Missing Person: DUSTIN ALI
Justice for Dustin Ali — the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1What specific food market in Philadelphia was Dustin Ali at when last seen on December 21?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any witnesses at the food market who saw Dustin Ali or noticed anything unusual?
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contact
Lead #3Why did three days pass before family members reported him missing - had they been unable to reach him during that time?
Dustin Ali, a 48-year-old Black male, was last seen on December 21, 2025, at 3:59 PM at a food market in Philadelphia and has not made contact with anyone since. He was reported missing by family members three days later on December 23, 2025. The Philadelphia Police Department Southwest Detective Division is actively investigating his disappearance, and authorities are seeking information about his whereabouts and circumstances surrounding his vanishing.
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Philadelphia Police Department - Southwest Detective Division
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clue
Lead #4Does Dustin Ali have any known medical conditions, mental health concerns, or reasons he might voluntarily leave?
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vehicle
Lead #5Does Dustin Ali have access to a vehicle, and if so, what is its description and license plate?
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NamUs case MP153749. Missing person: DUSTIN ALI.
Last known contact: 2025-12-20 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Circumstances: DUSTIN ALI was reported missing by family members on 12-23-2025.
DUSTIN ALI last seen on 12-21-2025 at 3:59 PM at a food market and has not had any contact with anyone since. Demographics: 48 years, Male, Black / African American.
Physical description: 5 ft 5 in, 160 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Philadelphia Police Department - Southwest Detective Division | 25-12-111418 | 2025-12-23.
Timeline of Events
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2025-12-20
Last Known Contact
Dustin Ali last known contact date reported by family
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2025-12-21
15:59Last Sighting
Dustin Ali last seen at a food market in Philadelphia at 3:59 PM
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2025-12-23
Missing Person Report Filed
Family members reported Dustin Ali missing to Philadelphia Police Department
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Case Information
Incident:December 20, 2025
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 20, 2025
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2156863182
You can remain anonymous