The Chicago Police Department has issued an alert for a missing 5-year-old girl, Blessen Turner, from the South Side of Chicago. Blessen was reported missing from the 6300 block of S. Calumet Ave, with her last contact on April 2, 2025. She is described as a Black female, 3 feet tall, weighing 36 pounds, with dark brown eyes and black hair.
Officials are deeply concerned and are urging the public to actively look for Blessen, who was last seen wearing her school uniform of navy blue pants and shirt, along with a distinctive rainbow Mickey Mouse hooded sweatshirt and gray/black/white Jordan gym shoes. The Chicago Police Department believes she may be in the company of her father, Darshawn Turner, and they could be traveling in a black, older model Toyota with an unknown temporary plate. The urgency of the situation has been stressed, with authorities imploring anyone with information to come forward swiftly.
This case has generated immediate attention from local communities and across social media, with volunteers and advocacy groups joining in the search for Blessen. The Chicago PD has classified this as a potential child abduction, lending additional gravity to the outreach efforts. The SVU is currently handling the investigation, indicating the sensitive nature of the case.
For those with any knowledge of Blessen Turner's whereabouts or who have seen the vehicle described, the CPD has offered two points of contact: the Area One SVU at 312-747-8380 and the national emergency number, 911.
