The Boston Police Department is no longer seeking the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Tianui Derring, who was last seen at approximately 2:30 PM on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, during dismissal from Brighton High School, after she failed to board her school bus.
At the time she was last seen, Derring was wearing a blue jacket, pink sweatshirt, white sweatpants, and white Nike sneakers, and was carrying a very large bag.
The Boston Police Department is actively working to locate Tianui Derring and urges anyone with information regarding her whereabouts to contact 911 or District D-14 Detectives at (617) 343-4256.
Community members wishing to provide information anonymously may do so via the CrimeStoppers Tip Line:
📞 By Phone: 1-800-494-TIPS
💬 By Text: Text the word “TIP” to CRIME (27463)
🌐 Online: Submit a tip via Boston Police CrimeStoppers
Photos and videos related to this investigation may also be submitted anonymously. The Boston Police Department will strictly safeguard the identities of those who wish to provide information confidentially.