**Search Continues for Missing Beauty Pageant Contestant Kada Scott**
Philadelphia police have confirmed that the vehicle linked to the disappearance of 23-year-old beauty pageant contestant Kada Scott has been found. Police Public Affairs Officer Tanya Little stated in an email to the Philadelphia Tribune, “I can confirm that sometime after the news conference on Wednesday, the vehicle we were searching for, which is connected to the disappearance of Kada Scott, has been located.”
First Deputy Commissioner John Stanford emphasized the importance of any information regarding the driver of the gold Camry, saying it “could be critical to the investigation,” according to Officer Little. While police have not disclosed what, if anything, was discovered inside the gold metallic car found on Wednesday, Officer Little expressed hope that Kada Scott will be found safely.
### Timeline and Search Efforts
Earlier this week, residents in Northwest Philadelphia reported hearing helicopters and sirens as police conducted searches near the former Ada H. Lewis Middle School, close to the Awbury Pool and Playground. One local resident recalled Kada as a 15-year-old camp counselor in the area and shared prayers for her safety.
Philadelphia police announced at a press conference on Wednesday that Keon King of Southwest Philadelphia has been arrested and charged with kidnapping in connection to Scott’s October 4, 2025 disappearance. King, who faces an additional kidnapping charge related to a separate incident, is reportedly the last person to have been in contact with Scott after she left her job at the Terrace at the Chestnut Hill Senior Home.
Officers revealed that King’s arrest followed a tip prompting a search of the abandoned school near Awbury Arboretum, where physical evidence linked Scott to the area was discovered. Despite a thorough search of Awbury Arboretum with K9 units last week and a subsequent search of a home on the 5500 block of Belmar Terrace, Scott remains missing.
### Details Surrounding the Disappearance
Kada Scott, a local healthcare worker and Miss Philadelphia Township beauty pageant contestant, disappeared shortly after ending her overnight shift from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Her car was found parked in the nursing home’s driveway, but her car keys and iPad were missing.
According to police, Scott had been harassed by unknown individuals via cellphone in the days preceding her disappearance. She was last seen around 9:50 p.m. wearing black healthcare scrubs and appeared visibly upset when leaving work early. Coworkers described her as typically energetic and communicative, contrasting sharply with her silence and sudden departure that night.
Police are actively reviewing area surveillance footage and have examined Scott’s vehicle for clues to determine her movements after leaving work. Officer Little confirmed that items belonging to Scott were recovered on the grounds outside Ada H. Lewis Middle School, but specific details remain confidential due to the active investigation.
Furthermore, police have not yet identified who was responsible for the harassing messages sent to Scott’s phone but continue to investigate her communications leading up to the disappearance.
### Description and Contact Information
Kada Scott is described as approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing around 120 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department at 215-686-3353.
### Family Sets Up Reward Fund
In an effort to encourage credible tips, the Scott family has established a verified reward fund for information leading to Kada’s safe return. Contributions can be made via [this GoFundMe page](https://gofund.me/3a791c343).
Kada’s father, Kevin Scott, stated,
“To encourage credible information and ensure every lead is pursued, we have established a verified reward fund for information that leads directly to Kada’s safe recovery. We are asking for your help in promoting the reward fund and sharing Kada’s story to reach as many people as possible — especially anyone who may have seen or heard something the night she disappeared. The reward fund is being managed transparently and will go directly toward verified information leading to Kada’s safe return. Our family hopes that by raising awareness and offering this incentive, someone who knows something will come forward.”
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*Let us all hope for Kada Scott’s safe and swift return.*
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