Authorities are seeking the public's help in locating missing teenager Edith De La Fuente, who has been missing since November 7, 2023. The Chicago Police Department released a statement indicating that Edith, 15, was last seen in the 5900 block of W Diversy Ave. and may currently be in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood.
The missing girl is described as Hispanic, with brown eyes, black hair, a brown complexion, and weighing 160 pounds. She stands 5 feet tall and has a birth date of August 12, 2008. The CPD has circulated her information, hoping someone will come forward with knowledge about her whereabouts. In the wake of her disappearance, a sense of urgency has encapsulated the community as families ponder the fate of yet another youth vanishing from their streets.
As detailed on the Chicago Police Department's website dedicated to Edith's case, there is an ongoing effort to gather any information that can lead to finding her. The police have asked anyone with information to get in touch with Area 5 Detectives at (312) 746-6554 or to call 911 if she is located, underscoring the critical nature of any tips that could assist in her return.
