Help find missing 15-year-old girl Jayla Santiago of Dorchester

Jayla Santiago in a photograph shared by the Boston Police Department

Update

According to a statement by the Boston Police Department on April 30, 2024, Jayla Santiago from Dorchester has been found.

Original Post

In efforts to locate 15-year-old Jayla Santiago of Dorchester, the Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance.

Jayla was last seen at about 7:00 AM on Friday, April 12, 2024, in the area of 206 Norwell Street in Dorchester. She is described as a Hispanic female, about 5’05” tall, approximately 150 lbs, with black braided hair, and green/hazel eyes. She was last seen wearing a puffy black jacket, red and black checkered pants, and carrying a black purse. Jayla is a student at Tech Boston Academy (9 Peacevale Rd, Boston, MA 02124) and did not report to school that day.

Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is advised to contact 911 or B-3 Detectives at 617-343-4712.

If you would prefer to share information anonymously, you can do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463).

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