As the search for Iyanna Noble, 34, and her 6-month-old son Robert Noble III enters its sixth day, Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) detectives are intensifying efforts to locate the mother and child, last seen leaving their home in the Point Breeze neighborhood on November 8, 2025. Reported missing on November 9 by Iyanna’s husband and Robert’s father, the case has mobilized community volunteers, K-9 units, and social media campaigns, but no confirmed sightings have emerged as of November 13. “We’re treating this as a critical missing persons case with high urgency due to the infant’s age,” PPD Special Victim’s Unit Lt. Dennis Brennan said at a press briefing Thursday. “Iyanna is a devoted mom; her sudden disappearance is out of character and deeply concerning.”

Iyanna and Robert were last seen at approximately 11:55 a.m. on Saturday, November 8, exiting the 1200 block of South 20th Street. Surveillance footage from a nearby corner store captures Iyanna pushing a gray stroller with Robert inside, heading south toward Washington Avenue. She was dressed in a black scarf, orange jacket, black pants, and gray-and-white sneakers, carrying a black tote bag. Robert, described as a light-complexioned Black male infant with brown eyes and black hair, was bundled in a blue onesie and gray blanket. At 4 feet 10 inches tall and 140 pounds, Iyanna has brown eyes and black hair styled in twists; she may be wearing glasses and walks with a slight limp from a prior injury.

The report came from the family home around 8 p.m. on November 9, when the husband returned from work to find the house empty and no note. “Iyanna mentioned running errands but promised to be back by afternoon,” he told detectives, per court affidavits unsealed November 12. Phone records show her last ping at 12:17 p.m. near 20th and Federal Streets; attempts to track the device failed after it powered off. Robert’s father, who shares custody, cooperated with a voluntary interview and passed a preliminary polygraph, sources say. No signs of forced entry or struggle were found at the residence, a modest rowhouse in the 17th District.

Investigators have canvassed a 2-mile radius, reviewing over 500 hours of CCTV from SEPTA buses, corner markets, and ATMs. A tip line has fielded 150 calls, including unverified sightings at a South Philly playground and a Walmart in Gloucester County, NJ — both ruled out via timestamps. Community searches organized by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) scoured Passyunk Square parks and the Schuylkill River trail on November 12, distributing 5,000 flyers. “Iyanna’s a fixture here — she volunteers at the local library story hour,” neighbor Maria Gonzalez told 6ABC. “Robert’s her world; she’d never leave him in harm’s way.”

Iyanna’s background adds layers: A certified nursing assistant at Jefferson Health, she recently returned from maternity leave and was planning Robert’s first Thanksgiving. Friends describe her as “joyful but private,” with no history of mental health issues or domestic disputes. The husband, a warehouse supervisor, emphasized: “We’re a close family. This doesn’t make sense.” PPD has ruled out abduction preliminarily but is exploring all angles, including financials and recent contacts. A $10,000 reward from anonymous donors is offered for information leading to their safe return.

As temperatures drop to 35°F overnight, urgency mounts for the vulnerable duo. “Infants can’t regulate body heat well,” warns Dr. Elena Vasquez, a Temple University pediatrician. NCMEC posters blanket social media, with #FindIyannaAndRobert trending locally (12K posts). PPD urges tips to 215-686-8477 or 911. In Point Breeze’s tight-knit blocks, hope flickers: “Bring our girls home,” reads a sidewalk chalk message. The city watches, waiting for word on a mom and her baby boy lost in the urban maze