The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing person within the confines of the 48 Precinct in Bronx.
The circumstances are as follows.
Missing:
Shafaye Benton
1990 Belmont Avenue
Bronx, NY 10457
It was reported to police that the missing was last seen on Monday, August 19, 2019, inside of 1990 Belmont Avenue, at approximately 1630 hours. The missing is described as a female, Black, 5’0″ tall, 130 lbs., brown eyes and black hair; last seen wearing a peach shirt, gray sweatpants and white sneakers.
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.