The Boston Police Department has issued a missing person alert for 14-year-old Lamaria Melton from Roslindale, who has not been seen since Monday morning. According to the notice, Lamaria was last spotted in the vicinity of Forest Hills, having left Madison Park School at approximately 9:30 AM. Described as a Black female of about 5'03" in height, weighing around 190 lbs., with cornrows, she was wearing a white shirt with a blue stripe, light blue yoga pants, high-top sneakers, and carrying a large Fendi purse at the time of her disappearance.
Concern for Lamaria's well-being is growing, and the police are asking anyone with information about her whereabouts to come forward, recognizing the critical hours that have passed since she was last seen. The BPD has provided several ways for the public to share any details that could assist in their search for the young girl.
Members of the public able to provide information regarding Lamaria are encouraged to contact 911 or reach out directly to District E-5 Detectives at 617-343-5619, as reported by the official BPD news release. Anonymous tips can also be communicated through the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463), which might be a preferred option for those who wish to help without direct engagement with the police.
