Missing Person Alert: Boston Police Seek Public’s Assistance in Efforts to Locate 14-year-old Nijal Sabastian Hillegass of Dorchester
Missing Person Alert: The Boston Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in efforts to locate 14-year-old Nijal Sabastian Hillegass who was reported missing on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. He was last seen on May 25, 2026, in the area of Mount Everett Street in Dorchester.
Hillegass is described as a Hispanic male, medium build, light brown complexion, with short brown hair, and brown eyes.
Hillegass attends the Josiah Quincy Upper Academy and is known to frequent the Villa Victoria Housing Development in the South End.
The Boston Police Department is actively working to locate Nijal Sabastian Hillegass and urges anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to call 911 or contact 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.
