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Boston Police Seek Public's Help in Locating Missing Dorchester Teen Briyana Jacques

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Published on January 25, 2026
Boston Police Seek Public's Help in Locating Missing Dorchester Teen Briyana JacquesSource: Boston Police Department

The Boston Police Department is requesting assistance from the public in the search for 15-year-old Briyana Jacques, a resident of Dorchester, who has been missing since January 17.

Last seen at her home on Rosedale Street around 5:30 PM, Briyana Jacques is described with a medium-brown complexion, her height approximately 5'4", and weighing nearly 110 lbs, she is known to sport a gel ponytail with her hair dyed red and black, additionally, she can be identified by a distinctive nose piercing, places she might visit include the South Bay Mall, Victory Road, Mather Street, and Wheatland Avenue as per the details shared by the authorities,  according to details obtained from the official Boston Police website announcement.

Boston Police website detectives from District B-3, which encompasses Mattapan/Dorchester, are actively investigating the conditions of her disappearance, and underscore the importance of any information the public may hold that can aid in locating the teenager.

Authorities are asking anyone with information about the whereabouts of Briyana Jacques to contact District B-3 Detectives at (617) 343-4712 or submit tips anonymously through CrimeStoppers by calling 1-800-494-TIPS, texting “TIP” to CRIME (27463), or providing information online. Police said all tips will be handled confidentially, and individuals may also submit photos and videos related to the case through the same anonymous reporting channels.