NAME: Tahinia Powell

AGE: 12 years old

Place Last Seen: At home on Bayfarm Road, Kingston 11

Date Last Seen: Thursday, May 7, 2015

Description: Dark complexion, slim build and about 157 centimetres (5 feet 2 inches) tall. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a pink blouse and blue shorts

NAME: Cindy Dehring, ward of the state

AGE: 14 years old

Place Last Seen: At the home in St Andrew were she is housed.

Date Last Seen: Friday, May 15, 2015

Description: Dark complexion, slim build and about 173 centimetres (5 feet 8 inches) tall. At the time of her disappearance, she was dressed in an orange merino and a pair of pink shorts.

NAME: Alexia Dixon

AGE: 17 years old

Place Last Seen: At home in Falmouth, Trelawny

Date Last Seen: Saturday, May 16, 2015

Description: Brown complexion, medium build and about 170 centimetres (5 feet 7 inches) tall. At the time of her disappearance she was dressed in white merino, white pants and a pair of black slippers.

NAME: Kimone Burton

AGE: 16 years old

Place Last Seen: At home on Waltham Park Road, Kingston 13

Date Last Seen: Thursday, May 14, 2015

Description: Dark complexion, slim build and about 163 centimetres (5 feet 4 inches) tall. At the time of her disappearance, she was dressed in a blue and yellow plaid tunic, yellow blouse and a pair of black shoes.

NAME: Sasha-Gaye Blackwood

AGE: 15 years old

Place Last Seen: At home in Dromily District, Wakefield, Trelawny

Date Last Seen: Thursday, May 14, 2015

Description: Dark complexion, slim build and about 168 centimetres (5 feet, 6 inches) tall. Her mode of dress at the time she went missing is unknown.

NAME: Jahleel James, ward of the state

AGE: 14 years old

Place Last Seen: At the facility in Manchester where he is housed

Date Last Seen: Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Description: Dark complexion, slim build and about 168 centimetres (5 ft 6 inches) tall. When last seen he was dressed in an orange shirt, khaki shorts and a pair of black slippers.

NAME: Matthew Heholt, ward of the state

AGE: 16 years old

Place Last Seen: On North Street in Kingston

Date Last Seen: Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Description: Dark complexion, medium build and about 158 centimetres (5 ft 2 inches) tall. When last seen he was dressed in a red plaid shirt, blue jeans pants, and a pair of black sneakers.

NAME: Romaine Robinson

AGE: 16 years old

Place Last Seen: In his community of Brandon Hill district, St Andrew

Date Last Seen: Thursday, May 14, 2015

Description: Dark complexion, slim build and about 170 centimetres (5 feet 7 inches) tall. Romaine was last seen wearing a khaki pants, white shirt and a pair of black shoes.

If you see or know the whereabouts of these missing children, please contact the police 119 emergency number or the nearest police station. You may also call the Office of the Children’s Registry at 908-2132 or send an e-mail to anandaalert@ocr.gov.jm

The OCR extends a hearty thank you to readers who have assisted in the safe recovery of some of the children whose photographs have been displayed in this feature. We are proud to announce that during the months of March and April, of the alerts posted, the following children have since been recovered: Iesha Stewart, Tanieka Carty, Britney Clarke, Britannia Bradbury, Veneita Wilson, Johni Lawrence, Tashana Powell, Dante McLeod, Khaleal Morgan, Tyrike Peat, Daniel McKenzie, Britney Matthews, and Shasana Walker.

Child abuse is a CRIME!

Break the silence, report child abuse to the OCR at 1888-PROTECT (776-8328), 878-2882 or 822-7031. You don’t have to give your name. For more information about the OCR visit our website at www.ocr.gov.jm. You may also visit us on Facebook: Children’s Registry and on Twitter: OCRJA.