SPD Seeking Assistance Locating Missing Child

Ofc. Jacquelyn Valencia, PIO


Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 9:54 a.m.


Update 6/1/22:

Taoi has been located and is safe and unharmed.  Thank you to the community members who provided information.

Original Release 6/1/22:

Spokane Police Department needs help locating a missing 8 year old boy

The Spokane Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing boy.  Taio Mcquain is eight years old and pictured below. He was last seen at his residence around 5:10 pm near the 2700 block of E. 53rd Ave.  Taio is a white male about four feet tall and weighs around 48 pounds.  He was last seen wearing red and blue long sleeve shirt with cartoons on it, blue jeans with a torn knee and green/black shoes.  He is non-verbal. 

If you have seen Taio please call Crime Check at 456-2233, so we can get him home safely.



Know the Number

Emergency Services
Situations requiring IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE from Police, Fire or ambulance: call 911

Mental Health Crisis
Situations requiring IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE by phone from trained mental health counselors: call 988

Crime Check
Non-emergency police services: call 509.456.2233 to report crimes no longer in process or submit crime tips.
Crime Check Online Reporting also available.

City Services
Non-emergency reporting of potholes, graffiti, or unlawful camping, utility billing, and general information on city services: call 311 or report online

Social Services
Social services and community resources like housing, food, and employment help: call 211

For general police email contact:
SPDWebMail@spokanepolice.org

Media Relations Contact

Julie Humphreys
509.622.5868
jhumphreys@spokanepolice.org