Authorities in Chicago, including US Marshals, the city’s police force, and officials from Cook County, locate a young girl who had been missing from California for almost four years. The child’s mother has been taken into custody.

CHICAGO (WLS) — Officials said they found a little girl in Chicago who was reported missing nearly four years ago.

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In November 2021, the U.S. Marshals revealed that a 1-year-old baby girl, who was in the care of the Department of Children and Family Services, was reported missing.

The Department of Children and Family Services also reported the disappearance of the girl’s biological mother. The mother was wanted for various crimes including retail theft in Cook County, stolen property in Orange County, California, and robbery in Signal Hill, California.

After almost four years since the initial missing person’s report, authorities discovered that the missing girl might be located in either Chicago or Blue Island, Illinois.

During the investigation, officials say a small girl, between the ages of 4 and 5, was seen peeking out of a second-floor window at the Chicago address.

On June 3, 2025, Chicago police and the U.S. Marshals forced entry into the house.

The little girl was taken into protective custody and returned to DCFS.

The biological mother tried to run away, however she was arrested for her outstanding warrants.

Officials did not release any information regarding location or identities.

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