The Fayetteville Police Department is calling for the public's help to find a teenager reported as a runaway. Sixteen-year-old Jamario Marquis Hawkins was last seen around Ramsey Street, and detectives are eager to bring him home. Described as a Black male with dark brown skin, brown eyes, and black small twist hair, police say he stands at 5'06" and weighs approximately 150 lbs. His distinguishing features include dimples and an average build.
With the passing days, the anxiety thickens, clouding the Fayetteville community where Jamario has roots. He was last sighted sporting a white graphic t-shirt adorned with red and white writing, grey jeans, and slide style shoes. According to Fayetteville Police Department, the last know of his whereabouts was the area known for his frequent visits, Eddie Lane.
The Fayetteville Police Department is employing multiple resources to locate Jamario, but acknowledge that the public's assistance is crucial in this endeavor. They urge anyone with information on Jamario Marquis Hawkins' whereabouts to step forward. Investigative Assistant S. Roldan is the point of contact at (910) 354-7621, ready to field calls that might shed light on the teenager's location.
The case of Jamario underscores a broader narrative, one of too many young people who fade from their communities, their absence a gaping hole in the fabric of their neighborhoods. Each day absent fans the flames of concern among those who know him. "If anyone has information concerning the whereabouts of Jamario Marquis Hawkins, they are asked to contact Investigative Assistant S. Roldan," the Fayetteville Police Department insisted in their plea to the public. Everyone bearing witness to this ordeal is reminded that it takes but a single tip to bridge the distance between a lost child and their safe return.
