Community members and local authorities are on high alert after the recent disappearance of two Chicago residents. Byance Carrillo, 22, was reported missing and was last seen on July 14, 2024, near the 3800 block of 46th Place, according to the Chicago Police Department. Carrillo is described as a Hispanic female, standing 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 115 pounds, with brown eyes, brown hair, a medium complexion, and notable marks including a tattoo on her neck and facial piercings. She was last seen wearing an orange shirt, black jacket, jean skirt, and sandals.
Concurrently, Jose Garcia Maestre, a 27-year-old male also from Chicago, has gone missing. He was last seen leaving his residence on the 3600 block of W. Dickens Ave. on July 8, 2024. A statement from the Chicago Police states Garcia Maestre may be on foot or using public transportation, as his vehicle had recently broken down. Further details describe him as Hispanic, with a height of 5 feet 7 inches, a weight of 150 pounds, brown eyes, black hair, and a medium complexion. The information on his case can be found on the Chicago Police Department's official website.
Loved ones and community organizations have expressed deep concern over the safety and whereabouts of Carrillo and Garcia Maestre. As the search intensifies, the Chicago Police Department urges anyone with information related to either individual to come forward. Those in possession of any details of Carrillo's last known whereabouts are encouraged to immediately contact Area One Detectives at 312-747-8380 or simply call 911.
Additionally, for anyone with potential leads on Garcia Maestre, the Area Five Detectives are the point of contact at (312) 746-6554, or alternatively, 911 can be dialed for immediate assistance. The growing uncertainty surrounding their disappearances has troubled the community, amplifying the call for heightened awareness and support in hopes that both Byance Carrillo and Jose Garcia Maestre will be safely found and reunited with their families.
