Missing Person Alert: Boston Police Seek Public’s Help Locating 15-Year-Old Briyana Jacques of Dorchester
Detectives assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan/Dorchester) are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Briyana Jacques of Dorchester, who was last seen on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at approximately 5:30 PM at her home on Rosedale Street in Dorchester.
Briyana is described as a female with a medium-brown complexion, approximately 5’4″ tall, weighing about 110 lbs, with her hair styled in a gel ponytail. Her hair is dyed red with some black coloring, and she has a nose piercing.
She has been known to frequent the South Bay Mall area, as well as Victory Road, Mather Street, and Wheatland Avenue.
Detectives are actively reviewing the facts and circumstances surrounding her disappearance. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is strongly urged to 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.
Maureen Dahill is the editor of Caught in Southie and a lifelong resident of South Boston sometimes mistaken for a yuppie. Co-host of Caught Up, storyteller, lover of red wine and binge watching TV series. Mrs. Peter G. Follow her @MaureenCaught.
