The Boston Police Department has issued a missing person alert for 31-year-old Alex Morreale, a resident of Dorchester. According to the department's statement, Morreale was last in contact on February 24. Concerns have intensified as the days have passed without any further communication from him. He is believed to still be local, with the areas of Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard, and the intersection of Dudley Street and Belden Street being of particular interest for the search efforts.
Described by authorities as a white male around 5 feet 9 inches tall and 180 pounds, Morreale has short brown hair, and is recognizable by a tattoo on his left forearm. The Boston Police Department, which released this information, urges anyone who might have seen Morreale or has any relevant knowledge about his whereabouts to make contact through either emergency services by calling 911 or by reaching out to District B-2 Detectives at 617-343-4275. The community, in view of this disheartening event, is called upon to unite and help return Morreale to safety.
In a bid to gather as much information as possible, the Boston Police Department encourages anyone with photos or videos that could aid the investigation to submit them. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous have several options: they can call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS, send a text with the keyword "TIP" to CRIME (27463), or submit details online through the Boston Police CrimeStoppers website. In assurance to those helping, the police department has stated that the identities of individuals providing information anonymously are strictly protected.
