Chicago police are searching for 17-year-old Ava Marie Ogden after she vanished from the Little Village neighborhood on the Southwest Side. She was last seen Tuesday and reported missing on Wednesday when family members told investigators she did not return home. Detectives have opened a missing-persons investigation, and authorities say the case remains active.
What police say
According to Chicago police, Ogden was last seen in the 2600 block of West 22nd Place in Little Village. She is described as a 17-year-old Hispanic female, about 5-foot-3 and 135 pounds, with short brown hair and green eyes. She has a piercing on her left eyebrow and was wearing a black jacket when she disappeared, according to FOX 32 Chicago. Detectives told the outlet she was reported missing Wednesday, the day after she was last seen.
How to report tips
If you believe you have seen Ogden, call 911 so officers can respond immediately. You can also contact the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST to share information or seek guidance. The organization recommends preserving any recent phone records, social media activity or location data that could assist investigators. Loved ones and community members with potential leads are urged to share them directly with detectives rather than posting unverified claims online.
Police contact
Anyone with information specific to Ogden's case is asked to call 911 or reach Chicago police detectives at 312-742-8255, the number investigators provided to media outlets. FOX 32 Chicago reported that detectives are urging the public to contact police with any leads, no matter how small they may seem.
Why persistence matters
Hoodline reported last year that a child who had been missing for nearly four years was located in a Chicago home after a coordinated investigation, showing how searches can stretch on for an extended period. That recovery underscores why investigators and families keep pressing for every tip and every piece of information. The missing child located after four years case was covered in June 2025.
