14-year-old Jezel Vinson has been located. She was last seen at approximately 9:37 AM on May 11, 2026, in the area of 12 Edson Street in Dorchester. A staff member from Vinson’s school stated she went to the bathroom and never returned. Vinson’s mother stated she had received a notification that Vinson may be in the Downtown area.
Vinson is described as a black female, approximately 5’3” in height, approximately 115 lbs. in weight.
Vinson attends the Lee School at 155 Talbot Avenue and is known to frequent the Downtown area of Boston.
The Boston Police Department is actively working to locate Jezel Vinson and urges anyone with information regarding her whereabouts to call 911 or contact District B-3 Detectives at (617) 343-4712.
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.