BRONX, NY – The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 12-year-old boy who went missing from his Bronx residence earlier this week.
Officials say the child, identified as Joffre Ovallos Cando, was last seen leaving his home on Shakespeare Avenue Thursday afternoon.
He has not been seen or heard from since.
Key Points
- 12-year-old Joffre Ovallos Cando last seen Thursday around 2 p.m.
- Missing from his home on Shakespeare Avenue in the Bronx
- Police urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers
Child last seen near home in the 44th Precinct
Police said Joffre Ovallos Cando was last spotted at approximately 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, at his residence at 1220 Shakespeare Avenue. The boy is described as having a light complexion and slim build, standing about 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighing 99 pounds.
Description of missing boy
Joffre has brown eyes and brown hair. When last seen, he was wearing a black sweater, blue pants, white sneakers, and carrying a black bookbag.
Police appeal for public assistance
The NYPD’s 44th Precinct is handling the investigation. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Joffre Ovallos Cando is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or submit a tip online or via the NYPD’s mobile app. All calls are confidential.