The Boston Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Lafayette LaGrant-Gomes of Dorchester, who was reported missing on May 13, 2026, after he left his residence and failed to return home. He was last seen at approximately 1:00 PM on May 12, 2026, in the area of 965 Blue Hill Avenue, 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.
The Boston Police Department is actively working to locate Lafayette LaGrant-Gomes and urges anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to call 911 or contact District B-3 Detectives at (617) 343-2309.
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.
