DC teenager missing after police chase, mother seeks answers

A teenager in Washington, D.C. has been missing since a police chase in January. His mother, Sharnell Ford, is demanding answers and believes the authorities are not being transparent about the situation. Nyair Raymond, 17, disappeared on January 15 after leaving his family home. Authorities say he was a passenger in a black Kia Sportage that was chased by police for a traffic violation. While the 18-year-old driver was arrested, Raymond reportedly ran away and has not been seen since. He was reported missing three days later. Ford was informed that her son fled from the stolen vehicle near the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge. He was last seen under the bridge. Three days after he went missing, his phone was found in the area, and a week later, his jacket was recovered from the Anacostia River. On March 7, a body was discovered in the river, but officials have not yet confirmed if it belongs to Raymond. Ford believes the remains match her son's description but has not been allowed to see the body. She feels that the police might be hiding important information about the case. Ford is also asking for access to body camera footage from the police chase, wanting to understand what happened that night. Meanwhile, the family has set up a GoFundMe page to raise money for a reward for information about Raymond. The investigation by the police is ongoing.