The New York City Police Department (NYPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating the following person, who was reported missing from within the confines of the 43rd Precinct in the Bronx.
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Details are as follows.
Missing:
Jayden Mendoza
address withheld
Bronx, NY 10473
It was reported to police that Jayden Mendoza was last seen on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at approximately 2300 hours, leaving his residence.
The missing is described as a 16-year-old male, Hispanic, approximately 5’9″ tall, weighing 150 lbs., with a slim build, light skin complexion, brown eyes and black-and-brown hair in braids.
Unknown clothing description.
A photograph of the missing is attached and available at DCPI.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to call the NYPD‘s Crime Stoppers hotline at 1–800–577–TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1–888–57–PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers‘ website or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.
All tips will be kept strictly confidential.