Police using cadaver dogs in search for missing 10-year-old girl in West Philadelphia

An intense search is underway in West Philadelphia for a missing 10-year-old girl who was last seen a week ago.

Police were in the 500 block of North Simpson Street Monday evening, using cadaver dogs outside a home and searching the area for potential clues.

Jalayshia Malayshia Alford, who authorities also say goes by Malayshia or May, has been missing since last Monday around 7:30 a.m., according to investigators.

Police say Jalayshia is 4 feet, 11 inches and weighs 70 pounds. She was last seen wearing her blue school uniform, glasses, and crocs or black sneakers.