Both missing teens from Midlothian have been found, officials say

MIDLOTHIAN, Ill. - Midlothian police have located two missing teens in unincorporated Des Plaines.

Authorities provided the update Thursday evening and said both Tristan Brown, 17, and Lillian Beretta-Hanna, also 17, are in good health and are returning to their families. 

Tristan was initially reported missing by his mother on September 2, 2024. 

According to the Midlothian Police Department, Tristan left his home around 5 p.m. on September 1, telling his mother he was going to either the park or a nearby forest preserve with his girlfriend, Lillian Beretta-Hanna. However, he had not been seen since.

Lillian Beretta-Hanna, also 17, was reported missing two days later, on September 4. Her brother, who is also her legal guardian, contacted Midlothian police after she, too, failed to return home. 

As of around 3:30 p.m. Thursday, police confirmed they found Lillian about 30 miles north in Des Plaines.  

Tristan Brown and Lillian Beretta-Hanna | MPD

A short time later, Tristan was also found. 

Further details on the case haven't been released. We'll bring more updates as they become available.