PORTSMOUTH POLICE SEARCH FOR TWO JUVENILES WHO ESCAPED A FACILITY
UPDATE: 11/20/2022
The two juveniles have been safely located.
ORIGINAL RELEASE:
PORTSMOUTH, VA — Investigators are searching for two juvenile males who absconded from a facility on the 300 block of Fort Lane today, sometime around 7 a.m. It is possible that they might be in the downtown Portsmouth area.
14-year-old Gavin White is approximately 5’0” 104lbs lbs. Last seen wearing a black T-shirt, blue jeans, and black vans with a white stripe.
13-year-old Gabriel Merk is approximately 5'7" and about 135 lbs. Last seen wearing a black coat with a hoodie, and blue or black jeans.
We urge those with information on their whereabouts to contact us at 757–393–5300. Or to call the Crime Line at 1–888-LOCK-U-UP. You can also reach the Crime Line at **TIPS (**8477). Callers can also submit an anonymous tip through the Crime Line’s “P3 Tips” app or visit their website at www.portscrimeline.com. As always, Crime Line tipsters are never asked to give their name or required to testify in court. If a crime line caller’s tip leads to an arrest, or the recovery of drugs or stolen property they could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000.
