The Boston Police Department has issued a missing person alert for 14-year-old Hiram Perez-Lazu of Dorchester and is seeking assistance from the public. According to the official BPD website, Perez-Lazu was last seen on August 6th near Leonard Street in Dorchester. He is known to frequent the South Bay area and at the time of his disappearance, he was carrying a black backpack.
Perez-Lazu is described as a white Hispanic male with a light complexion, medium build, brown hair, and brown eyes. The alert has put emphasis on his age, pointing to the particular vulnerability of an young person navigating the world without a guardian or a friend at their side. The community and officials alike are concerned for his safety.
The police are urging anyone with information that might lead to Perez-Lazu's whereabouts to come forward. They have provided multiple avenues for the public to share tips, recognizing that some may prefer to remain anonymous when providing assistance in these matters.
If you have any information that could help, you're advised to contact 911 or reach out directly to Area C-11 Detectives by calling 617-343-4335. For those who wish to share what they know without sharing who they are, the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800 (494) -TIPS offers a confidential alternative. Texting the word 'TIP' to CRIME (27463) is also an option for anonymous tipsters wishing to aid in the search for Hiram Perez-Lazu.
