The Boston Police Department is seeking the aid of the public in locating 17-year-old Leilani Boyd from Dorchester, who has recently gone missing. Last seen on Saturday, Boyd's absence has prompted an official missing person alert, as circulated by the Boston Police Department's website.
Boyd is described to be a young black woman, standing approximately 5'05" and weighing around 120 lbs. She has dark brown eyes and was last seen sporting shoulder length blonde box braids, alongside discernible scars on her arms and thighs. Additional descriptions include a belly button piercing and nose cuffs. On the day of her disappearance, she was wearing a Nickelodeon jacket, black pants, and black sneakers. Sources suggest that she might frequent the area around Wheatland Avenue.
Authorities are urging anyone with information on Boyd's whereabouts to come forward. The public can contact the Boston Police by dialing 911 or reaching out to Area B-3 Detectives at 617-343-4712 for any leads. "Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is advised to contact 911 or Area B-3 Detectives," highlights the Boston Police Department's statement.
To ensure the investigation's integrity and to protect the identities of those who wish to help, the Boston Police Department has provided avenues for anonymous tips. These include a dedicated CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS, a text message option — "Text 'TIP' to CRIME (27463)" — and an online submission form at the Boston Police CrimeStoppers website.
