Boy, 12, reported missing since saturday afternoon

Boy, 12, Reported Missing Since Saturday Afternoon

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June 30, 2024

PITTSBURGH, PA — The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is urgently seeking the public’s assistance in locating 12-year-old Taeshawn Battles, who has been reported missing since noon on June 29, 2024. Taeshawn was last seen at his residence in the 2200 block of East Hills Drive in the East Hills neighborhood.

Described as 5’3″ tall, weighing 120 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, Taeshawn is known to often wear a black balaclava. It is possible that he could be in either Pittsburgh or Wilkinsburg areas.

The Special Victims Unit detectives are leading the search and are appealing to anyone with information about Taeshawn’s whereabouts to come forward to assist in ensuring his safe return. Community members are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any sightings or information that might aid in locating Taeshawn.

Boy, 12, reported missing since saturday afternoon
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Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton

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