Nypd searches as 12-year-old girl goes missing in brooklyn

NYPD Searches as 12-Year-Old Girl Goes Missing in Brooklyn

BROOKLYN, NY – The New York City Police Department is requesting public assistance in locating Oshea McFarlene, a 12-year-old male reported missing since Thursday, November 9. McFarlene resides in the 88th Precinct’s area of operations in Brooklyn.

Oshea McFarlene was last observed at approximately 6:40 PM on November 9, leaving his residence and heading towards the Clinton-Washington Avenues station. He is described as being 5’1″ tall, weighing 90 pounds, with a dark complexion, thin build, brown eyes, and short hair dyed blonde. He was wearing a blue sweater, blue plaid pajama pants, black socks, and black sandals at the time of his disappearance.

The NYPD has circulated media depicting the missing person to aid in their search. The public can provide any relevant information by contacting the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish, at 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted online at the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/, or via Twitter @NYPDTips.

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