Missing Person Alert: Boston Police Seek Public’s Assistance in Efforts to Locate 14-year-old Nova Worrell of Mattapan
The Boston Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in efforts to locate 14-year-old Nova Worrell , who was reported missing on Thursday, September 17, 2026. She was last seen on September 16, 2026, at approximately 9:00 AM in the area of Hillsboro Road in Mattapan.
Worrell is described as a black female, 5’1” in height, 140-150 lbs. in weight, black hair with a light brown streak, and brown eyes. Worrell was last seen wearing a red shirt and red sweatpants.
Worrell is known to frequent Grove Hall, Boylston Street, and the Copley area.
The Boston Police Department is actively working to locate Nova Worrell and urges anyone with information regarding her whereabouts to call 911 or contact District B-3 Detectives at (617) 343-4712
Community members wishing to provide information anonymously may do so via the CrimeStoppers Tip Line:
By Phone: 1-800-494-TIPS
By Text: Text the word “TIP” to CRIME (27463)
Online: Submit a tip via Boston Police CrimeStoppers
Photos and videos related to this investigation may also be submitted anonymously. The Boston Police Department will strictly safeguard the identities of those who wish to provide information confidentially.
Maureen Dahill is the editor of Caught in Southie and a lifelong resident of South Boston sometimes mistaken for a yuppie. Co-host of Caught Up, storyteller, lover of red wine and binge watching TV series. Mrs. Peter G. Follow her @MaureenCaught.
