BOSTON — The Boston Police Department has successfully located 13-year-old Dantaye King, who was reported missing earlier today.
Dantaye, from the Dorchester neighborhood, was last seen at 6:45 a.m. at his residence on 194 Humboldt Ave.
Described as a black male, about 5 feet 3 inches tall with a thin build, Dantaye was wearing a black jacket, grey top, and blue jeans when he disappeared.
The department had issued an urgent appeal to the public for assistance in finding the young boy and provided multiple avenues through which tips could be shared, including an anonymous CrimeStoppers tip line.
The details of Dantaye’s recovery have not been released, but the Boston Police Department expressed their gratitude to community members and the media for their aid in the search.
They continue to encourage the public to use the anonymous tip line for this or any other investigation to help ensure community safety while protecting the identity of informants.