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Missing girl, 16, on South Side has been found: police

By Nic Flosi
Published  September 24, 2024 7:53pm CDT
Missing Persons
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The Brief

    • Chicago police are asking for help locating Jacquella "JayJay" Simmons, a 16-year-old girl last seen on September 6.
    • Simmons was last seen in the 1400 block of South Hamlin Avenue wearing a black sweatshirt, light gray sweatpants, and red crocs.
    • Anyone with information is urged to contact the Chicago Police Department.

CHICAGO - Update:

A 16-year-old girl who was reported missing on Sept. 6 has been found. 

Chicago police announced Wednesday, Sept. 25, that Jacquella "JayJay" Simmons was located. Further details haven't been released. 

Original: 

Chicago police are looking for a missing 16-year-old girl who vanished earlier this month.

Jacquella "JayJay" Simmons has not been seen since September 6. She was last spotted in the 1400 block of South Hamlin Avenue in the city's North Lawndale neighborhood.

Simmons was wearing a black sweatshirt, light gray sweatpants, and red crocs at the time of her disappearance. She is described as a Black girl with black hair and brown eyes, standing 5-feet tall and weighing 102 pounds.

Police also noted that Simmons has a piercing on the right side of her nose.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Chicago Police Department at 312-746-8251.

Jacquella "JayJay" Simmons | CPD

The Source

  • The information in this article was provided by the Chicago Police Department.