Update: Missing Person Located: The Boston Police Department has located 32-year-old Shayla Pickett, of Roxbury.
Shayla was last seen on February 19, 2025 and last contacted her family on February 23, 2025. It is unknown what she was last wearing, but she is known to wear a gray winter coat and travel with a gray backpack. Shayla is described as a Black Female, 5’1″ in height, and weights 140lbs.
Shayla reportedly told her family that she is not in Boston and refused to give any further information.
Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is advised to contact 911 or District B-2 detectives at 617-343-6683.
Community members wishing to assist in this – or any – investigation anonymously can do so via our CrimeStoppers Tip line.
(Photos and videos can also be shared with us anonymously via CrimeStoppers.)
Online: Crime Stoppers
By Phone: 1 (800) 494-TIPS
Text: Text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463)
The Boston Police Department will stringently protect the identities of all those who wish to help this – or any – investigation in an anonymous manner.