Manteno, IL – A 16-year-old girl has been missing for more than a week in Manteno, prompting an urgent call for public help as authorities work to locate her.
According to information shared through the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and local officials, the teen was last seen March 31 in Manteno, a community in Kankakee County. Her disappearance has sparked concern across the region as family members and law enforcement continue active search efforts.
The Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation and urging anyone with information to come forward immediately. Community members across Manteno and nearby towns are being asked to stay alert and report any possible sightings.
No additional details about the circumstances of her disappearance have been released, but officials stress that timely tips from the public can play a critical role in safely locating missing juveniles.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office at 815-802-7100 or the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678. Authorities say updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
