Events 

Awareness Walk for Devon Marsman (Oct. 7, 2023) — missing since Feb. 2022

On October 7th, Devon's 18th birthday, his family will be hosting a march at the basketball courts on the corner of Romans and Federal Avenue. PLEASE join them from 12 noon to 2pm to celebrate Devon and continue the fight for justice and to find him. THEY NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Let's make some noise for Devon on his birthday and show Halifax how much we care about this young man and his family ❤️ #JusticeForDevon #BringDevonHome

Via: DEVON SINCLAIR MARSMAN **MISSING** — On October 7th, Devon’s 18th birthday, his family will be hosting a march at the basketball courts on the corner of Romans and Federal Avenue. PLEASE join them from 12 noon to 2pm to celebrate Devon and continue the fight for justice and to find him. THEY NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Let’s make some noise for Devon on his birthday and show Halifax how much we care about this young man and his family ❤️
#JusticeForDevon #BringDevonHome

On October 7th, Devon's 18th birthday, his family will be hosting a march at the basketball courts on the corner of Romans and Federal Avenue. PLEASE join them from 12 noon to 2pm to celebrate Devon and continue the fight for justice and to find him. THEY NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Let's make some noise for Devon on his birthday and show Halifax how much we care about this young man and his family ❤️ #JusticeForDevon #BringDevonHome
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Missing Person: Devon Sinclair Marsman
 
Halifax Regional Police is continuing to seek the public’s help in locating a missing 16-year-old youth.​
 
Devon Sinclair Marsman was last heard from the week of February 21, 2022 and was reported missing to police on March 4, 2022.
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Devon is described as an African Nova Scotian youth, approximately 5′ tall, 100 lbs., with blue-green eyes, and short dark hair.
 
There is no information to suggest that Devon has met with foul play, however, police and his family are concerned for his well-being.​
 
Police are asking Devon or anyone with information on his whereabouts to call police at 902-490-5020.​ Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.
 

See also:

 
Black Community Support Line - 1-866-732-1253 Ext. 2

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