Tianui Derring, a 16-year-old Black female, was a student in the Boston area in early 2026. Her name first appeared in a public alert on January 7, 2026, when she was 15 years old. On that day, the Boston Police Department reported that Tianui was missing after she was last seen during dismissal at Brighton High School around 2:30 p.m. and did not get on her school bus.
That alert was later canceled by police, who stated they were no longer seeking the public’s help in the matter.
Several months later, Tianui was reported missing again, this time from a different city. According to a statewide missing-child bulletin issued in Massachusetts, Tianui Derring has been missing from Worcester since July 4, 2026. The circumstances of her disappearance from Worcester have not been publicly detailed.
While there is no clothing description available for her July disappearance, authorities had released details during the January incident. At that time, she was seen wearing a blue jacket, a pink sweatshirt, white sweatpants, and white Nike sneakers. She was also carrying a very large bag.
As of July 2026, Tianui remains missing. The investigation into her disappearance is being handled by the Worcester Police Department. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Tianui Derring is urged to contact the Worcester Police Department at 1-508-799-8606. Her case is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under number NC999661509.Last Seen: Apr 25, 2026
