The Boston Police Department has issued an alert seeking assistance in locating missing 15-year-old Rebekah Balbuena from Dorchester, who disappeared last week. Balbuena, a student at Roxbury Prep, was last seen on Friday, February 23, around 6 PM near Whitfield St in her home neighborhood, according to Boston Police Department.
Officials detailed that the young girl was sporting a black tank top, a white sweatshirt adorned with a "NASA" logo, colors, a black jacket that lacked a hood, and black jeans on the day she went missing. Reports suggest Rebekah may be with a friend in the Codman Sq. / Talbot Ave. area,
As concerns raise over her safety, it is pertinent to note that this instance is the first in which Rebekah has not returned home. The police have not only highlighted this but also her struggles with mental health issues, which further amplify the urgency of her safe recovery.
Authorities are urging anyone with knowledge about Rebekah's whereabouts to step forward immediately. The police have provided contact numbers—911 for emergencies and (617) 343-4328 for B-3 Detectives—for those who might have information, and an invitation to anonymously share tips through the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800 (494) -TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463), the department's communications indicated.
Balbuena is known to frequent parks on Claiborne St. and Park St. in Dorchester. The community is under a somber watch, hoping for any leads that can bring the teenager back safely to her family and friends. Police are continuing their efforts and investigations earnestly, with community support seen as vital to their success.
