BPD Community Alert UPDATE: 14-Year-Old Malani Pina of Dorchester has been safely located.
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The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Malani Pina, who was reported missing from the area of 104 Bowdoin Avenue in Dorchester.
Malani was last seen at about 9:00 AM on Saturday, November 29, 2025, after leaving her residence. A short time later, she was reportedly observed in the area of Dudley Square Bus Station, where she may have boarded MBTA Bus Route 66.
Malani is described as a Black female, approximately 5’02”, 150 lbs, with long red hair. She was last seen wearing all black clothing and carrying a black backpack. She is also known to frequent Harambee Park and the Ripley Road Playground areas.
The Boston Police Department is actively reviewing the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Malani Pina is urged to contact 911 or District C-11 Detectives at (617) 343-4335.
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.
