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Chicago Police Seek Public's Help to Find Missing Teen Yedidia Keltu Last Seen at DCFS Facility

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Published on March 20, 2025
Chicago Police Seek Public's Help to Find Missing Teen Yedidia Keltu Last Seen at DCFS FacilitySource: Chicago Police Department

The Chicago Police Department has issued a plea for assistance in locating Yedidia Keltu, a 16-year-old youth under the care of the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), who has been reported missing since March 12, 2025. Keltu is described as a black male, with dark brown skin, brown eyes, and black hair, standing at 5 feet 8 inches and weighing around 160 pounds.

According to the details provided by authorities, Keltu was last observed departing the DCFS facility at 6201 S. Emerald Avenue, the young man was dressed in a green Nike hooded sweatshirt paired with black pants, and black shoes. The Chicago Police Department emphasizes the urgency of the situation and encourages anyone with information to get in touch with the Area One Special Victims Unit at (312) 747-8380 or to dial 911 in an emergency.

A detailed notice regarding Keltu's disappearance was published on the Chicago Police Department's official website, providing residents with the necessary information and urging the community to come forward with any insights that might lead to the safe return of the missing teen.