The Chicago Police Department has issued an urgent plea to the public for assistance in locating Dakota Sparacino, a 13-year-old girl who has been reported missing since April 16, 2024. Sparacino was last seen on the 3200 block of North Oakley Ave. in Chicago, according to a notice published by the CPD.

Sparacino is described as a white female, 4 feet 11 inches tall, weighing approximately 110 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Area 3 Special Victims Unit at 312-744-8266 or dial 911 in case of an emergency. The CPD's notice contains a direct plea to the public, “If located or if you know the whereabouts of the above missing juvenile please contact the Area 3 Special Victims Unit at 312-744-8266 or dial 911.”

As the community rallies to support the search for Dakota, local neighborhood watches have been activated and social media is being utilized to spread her image in the hopes of a safe return. The light-complexioned teen has become the subject of concern and focus for residents and law enforcement alike.

The police have not released any further details about the circumstances of her disappearance at this time. For more information on Dakota Sparacino's case, please visit the Chicago Police Department's official notice.