Police Seek Public Help Finding Missing Dorchester Woman
Boston Police are asking residents for information about 23-year-old Sreeja Koya, last seen Monday night in Dorchester.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Women’s Clothing
Boston Police are actively working to locate Sreeja Koya, a 23-year-old woman who was last seen leaving her residence in the Edison Green area of Dorchester around 9:45 p.m. Monday. Police say she may be in the area of Carson Beach or Harbor Point.
Why it matters
Police are asking the public to help locate a missing young woman in Boston, a step that can speed up the search by drawing on residents' observations across the city. Anyone who has seen her or has relevant information is encouraged to come forward.
Sreeja Koya is 23 years old, with a thin build, black hair, and was last seen wearing a black jacket and blue jeans. Police have not yet determined where she is or why she left her residence.
The players
Boston Police Department
The municipal police force serving the City of Boston, which is leading the search and has asked the public for help.
District C-11 Detectives
The Boston Police investigative unit assigned to the Dorchester area, which is handling the case and taking tips at 617-343-4335.
The details
Koya was last seen leaving her residence near Edison Green in Dorchester at about 9:45 p.m. Monday. Police describe her as a 5-foot-3 to 5-foot-5 Indian woman with a thin build and black hair, and say she may be near Carson Beach or Harbor Point.
Timeline
Monday, around 9:45 p.m.: Sreeja Koya is last seen leaving her residence in Dorchester.
November 5, 2026: Boston Police publish a public appeal for information about the missing woman.
Legal Context
Police appeals for missing adults in Boston typically route through district detectives and the department's anonymous tip line. This case follows that standard pattern of combining a public release with direct detective contact and anonymous reporting options.
Residents in Dorchester, Carson Beach, and Harbor Point are being asked to report any sightings of Sreeja Koya to 911 or District C-11 Detectives at 617-343-4335. Tips can also be submitted anonymously at 1-800-494-8477 (TIPS).
The takeaway
If you see someone matching Sreeja Koya's description or have any information about her whereabouts, call 911 or District C-11 Detectives right away. Anonymous tips can also be sent through the department's TIPS line, which lets residents share information without giving their name.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Boston.
