Chicago, IL – Cook County investigators are renewing public appeals for information in the decades-old disappearance of Helen Green, a Chicago girl who vanished more than 50 years ago and has never been found.
According to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, Helen was 12 years old when she was last seen in 1971 or 1972 on the South Side of Chicago. Investigators say the exact date of her disappearance remains uncertain, but the circumstances surrounding her case remain deeply concerning.
Authorities report that Helen and her brother ran away from home together, but the two became separated during the night. Her brother was later located and returned to a youth camp, according to officials. Helen, however, was never seen again.
The Sheriff’s Office says Helen would be 67 years old today. At the time she went missing, she was described as 5 feet tall, weighing approximately 100 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She is identified as White/Caucasian.
The case is now part of the Sheriff’s Office’s Missing Persons Project, a dedicated effort focused on unresolved cases that have gone cold over time. Investigators say advances in technology and renewed public awareness can still generate critical leads—even decades later.
Officials are urging anyone who may remember Helen, her family, or events from that time period to come forward. Even information that may seem minor could help investigators piece together what happened.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Cook County Sheriff’s Special Victims Unit at 773-674-9490 or email ccso.missingpersons@ccsheriff.org. Additional details about the program can be found at cookcountysheriffil.gov/person.
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