Buffalo police seek help locating missing 17-year-old from rochester

Buffalo police seek help locating missing 17-year-old from Rochester

October 3, 2024

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Zabriah Hyland, who has been reported missing from Rochester and is believed to be in the Buffalo area. Hyland, a Black female, is approximately 5’5″ tall and weighs around 325 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes and was last seen wearing pink pajama pants. Authorities noted that she was carrying a large duffle bag, which may be gray or black in color.

Hyland may be using the names “Brianna Rose” or “Brianna McDuffie.” Police believe she was last in the Grant and Herkimer area of Buffalo and may be staying on Herkimer Street.

The Buffalo Police Department has urged anyone with information about Hyland’s whereabouts to call 911 immediately. The investigation remains ongoing.

Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton is the Editor and Publisher of Shore News Network, an independent digital news organization covering New Jersey, national politics, public policy, public safety, and community affairs. With years of experience reporting on local government, elections, law enforcement, and issues impacting residents throughout New Jersey, Stilton has built a reputation for delivering timely news, in-depth reporting, and accountability journalism.

As the founder of Shore News Network, Stilton oversees editorial operations, investigative reporting, and breaking news coverage while working closely with journalists, public officials, and community leaders. His reporting has covered municipal government, state politics, federal policy, public records investigations, emergency management, and major news events affecting local communities.

Stilton is committed to factual reporting, source verification, transparency, and providing readers with accessible, accurate information that helps them better understand the issues shaping their communities. Through Shore News Network, he continues to focus on delivering trusted news coverage and original reporting to audiences across New Jersey and beyond.

For story tips, corrections, or media inquiries, readers can contact Shore News Network through its official website and social media channels.