Philadelphia homicide detectives now assisting in search for missing woman Kada Scott

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia homicide detectives are now part of the investigation into the disappearance of a 23-year-old woman who vanished more than a week ago.

Police said Tuesday that the Homicide Unit is now assisting in the case because the detectives are some of the most experienced in the department.

Kada Scott was last seen leaving her workplace, a senior living facility in Chestnut Hill, on the night of Saturday, October 4.

"I love her. She's a great person," said her dad, Kevin Scott. "Lot of friends, family, again a very creative, ambitious young lady and we just want her home safely."

Before her disappearance, Scott had told people that she was being harassed.

Police say her car was still at work and her phone is dead.

"Unable to call, text, that's just not her personality. Especially not checking with me, her mom, or her little sister just to let us know she's on. It's definitely unusual," said Scott.

Action News has learned police searched a home last Thursday night on the 5500 block of Belmar Terrace in Southwest Philadelphia.

The next day, police were out in force searching the Awbury Arboretum in Germantown, which is about three miles from where Scott was last seen.

There was no word on whether anything related to the investigation was found.

Friends and family have been out looking for the 23-year-old too.

"Canvass the neighborhoods, any leads we can possibly get so we can possibly get so we forward to police in hopes of getting my daughter back home," said Scott.

Now, as the search is well into its second week, her family is anxious for answers and pleading for anyone who may know anything to come forward.

They've also started a GoFundMe. They say the money raised will be a reward for credible information that leads to finding Kada.

"You never know what little, small, minuscule information may apply to the big picture, the puzzle that might get Kada home. So whatever you think may help, call and report it to the police department," said Scott.

Sources say the FBI is also assisting with this search and investigation.

Anyone with information can call or text Philadelphia police at 215-686-TIPS (8477) or submit an anonymous tip online.

(Correction: A previous version of this report stated that homicide detectives were leading the investigation)