Police on Chicago's North Side are asking neighbors to keep their eyes open for 12-year-old Arlina Russell, who was reported missing Tuesday from the Uptown neighborhood. She was last seen in the 800 block of West Lawrence Avenue and was last contacted that same day. Family members and detectives are appealing to anyone who might know where she is.
Police description and case details
According to the Chicago Police Department, Russell is a Black female, about 4 feet 3 inches tall and 130 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. The case is listed under number JK106331, and investigators say the search remains active.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Area Three Special Victims Unit at (312) 744-8266 or call 911. Police say even small details could help.
Where she was last seen
As reported by FOX 32 Chicago, Russell was last seen in the 800 block of West Lawrence Avenue in Uptown. The outlet noted that the alert came from the Chicago Police Department and that anyone with possible information should contact Area Three SVU. Police have not released any additional details about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.
How to help
The Chicago Police Department reiterated that tips can be called in to Area Three detectives at (312) 744-8266, and that anyone who believes a child is in immediate danger should dial 911. Tips can be given anonymously, and investigators have thanked the community for any assistance as the search continues. The family has asked for privacy while officers work to find Arlina.
