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Chicago Police Seek Help Locating Missing Teens, 16-Year-Old Amya Brooks and 12-Year-Old Stella Miller

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Published on September 05, 2024
Chicago Police Seek Help Locating Missing Teens, 16-Year-Old Amya Brooks and 12-Year-Old Stella MillerSource: Chicago Police Department

The Chicago Police Department has issued alerts for two missing individuals, Amya Brooks, 16, and Stella Miller, 12, both last seen in different locations in the city. Amya Brooks, reported missing since June, is a 6-foot-tall female weighing approximately 220 pounds, with brown eyes, and a black ponytail. Stella Miller, regarded as an endangered missing teen, was last seen on August 29, 2024, and is described as a female, with an olive complexion, brown eyes, standing 5 feet 4 inches tall, and weighing 135 pounds.

Details provided by the Chicago Police Department specify that Amya Brooks is known to ride the CTA Red Line and may adorn nose ring clips and/or glasses. Individuals with information on her whereabouts are urged to contact the Area Three SVU at 312-744-8266 or call 911. The notification, including Brooks' photograph and description, can be found on the Chicago Police Department's website.

In the case of Stella Miller, the last contact was recorded in the 4000 block of N. Central Park on the morning of August 29th. The Chicago Police Department has stressed the urgency of locating Miller due to her status as an endangered teen. Members of the public with information are encouraged to contact Area Five SVU Detectives at 312-746-6554, send an email to [email protected], or, in an immediate crisis, dial 911. Details about Stella Miller and her last known whereabouts have been made accessible on the police department's dedicated page.

Both cases highlight the ongoing concern for missing youth in Chicago, with the authorities and communities remaining vigilant, in the hopes of safe reunions. The dissemination of information and public awareness are vital in assisting law enforcement in these searches. Community members are reminded that any detail, no matter how insignificant it may seem, can be crucial in finding these missing individuals and providing answers to their loved ones.