BOSTON, MA — Boston police are seeking the public’s help in locating a 15-year-old Dorchester boy who has been missing since May 12.
Lafayette LaGrant-Gomes was reported missing on May 13, 2026, after he left his residence and did not return home.
He was last seen at approximately 1 p.m. on May 12 in the area of 965 Blue Hill Avenue in Dorchester.
LaGrant-Gomes is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighing approximately 130 pounds, with black afro-style hair and a mustache.
He has a birthmark on his left arm.
He was last seen wearing a black coat, black hoodie, black jeans, black shirt and black sneakers, and carrying a blue crossover bag.
LaGrant-Gomes is known to frequent Columbia Road, Downtown Crossing, Ames Street and Harambee Park.
Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is urged to call 911 or contact District B-3 Detectives at (617) 343-2309.
Community members wishing to provide information anonymously may do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or by texting the word “TIP” to CRIME (27463).
Information can also be submitted online at https://police.boston.gov/crimestoppers/.
