Boston police seek help in search for teen girl missing for more than a week

Police in Boston are turning to the public for help tracking down a teenage girl who has been missing for more than a week, officials announced Tuesday.

Destiny Cotto, 15, of Hyde Park, has not been seen since the morning of Feb. 17, according to the Boston Police Department.

She was last seen wearing a black jacket, black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans with black leggings underneath them, and white sneakers.

Police noted that Cotto is known to frequent the Ashmont and Field Corner areas.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is urged to contact Boston police detectives at 617-343-5607.

There were no additional details available.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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