The Boston Police Department has issued an urgent appeal to the public for assistance in locating missing 15-year-old Collisa Edwards from Roxbury. Collisa was last seen on the afternoon of Friday, August 9, around 4:45 PM near 1785 Columbus Avenue. She is described as a young black female, around 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing approximately 155 pounds, with long black braided hair and brown eyes. According to the Boston Police Department release, her last known outfit included a black shirt, black leggings, and a black hoodie tied around her waist.
The search for Collisa Edwards continues to intensify as the Boston Police ask those in the community to remain vigilant and to come forward with any pertinent information that may help to swiftly locate her. Officials emphasized the importance of the public's role in these efforts, saying that she usually spends time at the Kroc Center situated at 650 Dudley Street. Individuals in that area especially are requested to be especially aware and to not hesitate to report any sightings or information that might help break the case.
As with all missing persons cases, time is a critical factor, and the Boston Police Department is urging anyone who has seen Collisa Edwards or has information about her whereabouts to contact them immediately. Tips can be reported by calling 911 or reaching out directly to Area D-4 Detectives at 617-343-5619.
Understanding the need for confidentiality in certain circumstances, the Boston Police Department also provides an option for anonymous reporting. Anyone preferring to offer information without revealing their identity can call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800 (494) -TIPS or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The community's aid is vital and could be the key to safely return Collisa to her home. The police urge anyone with even the slightest piece of information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to immediately come forward.
