Police continuing search for missing 15-year-old from Dorchester

Boston police are continuing to ask for the public’s help as they search for a 15-year-old Dorchester girl who has been missing for more than two weeks.

Jayla Santiago was last seen around 7 a.m. on April 12 in the area of 206 Norwell St. in Dorchester, wearing a black puffy jacket, a black purse, and red and black checkered pants. Boston police reshared information about her case on Monday. 

“She is described as an Hispanic female, about 5’05”, approximately 150 lbs, with black braided hair, and green/hazel eyes,” police said.

She is a student at Tech Boston Academy and did not attend school the day of her disappearance, police said. 

Anyone with information about her whereabouts is being asked to contact detectives at 617-343-4712 or call 911.