Woman kidnapped from Southeast DC located, police say; search continues for 'persons of interest'

WASHINGTON - Police have located a woman they say was kidnapped from Southeast D.C. but are still seeking to identify three men they have named as "persons of interest" in the case. Officers say the woman, identified as Jaamilla Yates, was last seen with the men Tuesday night around 7:40 p.m. in the 2100 block of 15th Street. Investigators say they located Yates in good condition on Wednesday morning.

The search for the men police identified as "persons of interest" continued after Yates was found.

The first "person of interest" is described as a black male in his 30's, 5-feet-7-inches tall, with a medium build, a mustache and a beard. He was wearing a black hat, dark shirt and pants, and had on a red jacket with a logo on front.

The second "person of interest" is described as a black man also in his 30's and also 5-feet-7-inches tall. Police say he has a slim build and has a mustache and goatee. He was wearing a black and white hat, a gray hooded sweatshirt and a greenish colored coat with fur around the hood. Police say his nickname is "Dutch."

The third "person of interest" is described as a black male also in his 30's and also 5-feet-7-inches tall. Police say he has a medium build and a beard. He was wearing a black hat, black pants, white tennis shoes and a red jacket.

Police advise using caution if coming in contact with any of these men. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective B. Baylor at 202-497-4644 or Sergeant M. Hines at 202-437-5741.