The Chicago Police Department has issued a missing person alert for 16-year-old Jamila Young, who was last seen on April 29th, 2025, in the vicinity of the 1600 block of West Estes Avenue. Standing at 5 feet 5 inches and weighing 145 pounds, Jamila is described as having brown eyes, brown hair, a medium complexion, and is identified as a Black female. The public appeal for information was published on the department's official website on May 10th, 2025.
Authorities are urging anyone with knowledge of Jamila's whereabouts to immediately contact 911 or the Area 3 Special Victims Unit at 312-744-8266. As the community rallies to support the search, local efforts have been initiated to assist in locating the missing teen. Social media has proven to be instrumental in past cases and is once again being utilized to quickly disseminate Jamila's information in hopes of her swift and safe return.
The details of Jamila's last known contact or the circumstances of her disappearance are not provided in the alert issued by the Chicago Police Department. The brief description listed on the official release includes information vital to the recognition of the young girl by members of the public who may come across her.
