The Chicago Police Department has issued a missing person alert for 15-year-old Serenity Omosikeji. The teen was last seen on December 19, 2025, in the vicinity of 8100 S Hermitage Ave, according to the official police notice. Authorities are expressing concern due to Serenity's medical condition, as she suffers from depression and anxiety disorder, and are urging the public to provide any information that might help locate her.
Serenity is described as an African American female with a light brown complexion, brown eyes, and black hair, standing between 5'04" and 5'05", and weighing between 190-200 pounds. She is known to frequent the Red Line stations, which could be a potential area where she might be found, Chicago police shared the description and details hoping that it would lead to her safe return. Concerned citizens or anyone with information are encouraged to contact the Area Two SVU detectives at 312-747-8274 or to call 911 immediately.
This is not the first instance of a young person disappearing in Chicago, a city that sees numerous missing person cases each year. The disappearances, particularly of young people like Serenity, often illuminate the underlying social issues, such as mental health and the need for adequate support systems for youths experiencing psychological distress.
The police have not yet released any further details regarding Serenity's last known activities or who she might have been with prior, to her disappearance. The community joins in the search, with flyers and social media posts circulating to raise awareness about Serenity's case.
