Boston Police Seek Public's Assistance to Locate Missing Roxbury Teenager Tashara Devoe-Bowman

The Boston Police Department is actively seeking the public's help to find a missing teenager from Roxbury. Tashara Devoe-Bowman, age 17, has been missing since the morning of January 9, when she was last seen leaving her home to attend school at Greater Egleston Academy in Jamaica Plain. She is described as a black female, 5-feet tall, around 150 pounds, with brown eyes and dark brown hair styled in a shoulder-length ponytail on the day she disappeared. The Boston Police Department released this information in a recent statement.

Authorities are concerned for Tashara's well-being, as they shared she suffers from depression. On the day she went missing, it was noted that she may have left home earlier than usual and she has not been seen since. There’s no confirmation if she was wearing her usual knee-length navy blue Ralph Lauren jacket with brown fur on the hood. In a statement obtained by the Boston Police Department's official website, they urged anyone with information to come forward to help ensure her safe return.

The Boston Police Department has provided a direct line for anyone who may have seen Tashara or has any information about her current location. They implore individuals to contact 911 or reach out to B-2 Detectives at (617) 343-4275. In an effort to facilitate a wider range of tips, the department has also provided options for submitting information anonymously, which include calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800 (494)-TIPS or texting the word 'TIP' to CRIME (27463).

Given the gravity of the situation, the police continue to appeal to the public to actively keep an eye out for Tashara. The community's assistance could prove to be crucial in tracing her steps since her disappearance. Those who wish to learn more about Tashara Devoe-Bowman's case or desire to contribute any information they may have are encouraged to visit the Boston Police Department's website at police.boston.gov. The family and the authorities hope that increased public awareness will quickly lead to Tashara's location and help to safely to return her home.