Left: Tineshia, circa 1998;
Right: Age-progression to age 28 (circa 2009)
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: March 2, 1998 from West Covina, California Classification: Endangered Missing Date Of Birth: July 21, 1981 Age: 16 years old Height and Weight: 5'1, 155 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: African-American female. Black hair, brown eyes. Tineshia has a tattoo of her first name, "Tineshia" on the left side of her back or chest, a tattoo of a rose on her upper right thigh and the phrase "Trust No Man" tattooed elsewhere on her body. Her ears are pierced. Tineshia's name may be spelled "Teneshia Renee."
Details of Disappearance
Tineshia was last seen at her 19-year-old boyfriend's residence in the 1900 block of Hawaii in West Covina, California on March 2, 1998 at approximately 9:00 p.m. She has never been heard from again. Tinesha's boyfriend became despondent after her disappearance and reportedly told a friend he had killed her. He committed suicide on March 5, three days after Tineshia's disappearance. Authorities were never able to verify his alleged admission.Tineshia has a history of leaving her home for several days at a time, but she was normally located with a friend shortly afterwards. Foul play is suspected in her disappearance.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 2 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated August 1, 2012; details of disappearance updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
West Covina Police Department
626-814-8557
OR
626-814-8510
The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
Child Protection Education Of America
West Covina Police Department
California Attorney General's Office
The Los Angeles Times