The Boston Police Department has issued an urgent appeal to the public as it searches for a missing teenager, 17-year-old Hakim Boyles. Boyles, a Plymouth resident, was last seen in the early morning hours of April 2, around 5:00 AM, in the vicinity of 50 Park Street in Dorchester. The announcement came via a police department release, where authorities described him as a black male, approximately 5’06”, and weighing about 170 lbs.
According to the Boston Police Department, Boyles is recognized for frequently hanging out in the Fields Corner and Normandy Street areas. Law enforcement is keen on gathering any information that could lead to locating the missing youth. The department urges anyone who has seen Boyles or knows of his whereabouts to come forward. As the search intensifies, community involvement becomes a beacon of hope in discerning the teenager's location.
Officials are encouraging members of the public to directly contact 911 with any immediate information. For those wishing to offer tips or leads to the detectives handling the case, they are advised to call the C-11 Detectives at 617-343-4335. The department stresses the importance of these community reports, noting that even seemingly small details could be significant in their search efforts.
In an outreach to those preferring anonymity, the department has also provided avenues to share information discreetly. Tips can be communicated anonymously by either calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line AT 1-800 (494) -TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463).
