Missing Woman May Have Been Seen In Chicago: Palatine Police

PALATINE, IL — Police are asking for help locating a 24-year-old woman reported missing last week who may have been seen in Chicago.

Alyssa M. Smith was reported missing to the Palatine Police Department on Wednesday, Sept. 30. Detectives have been investigating her whereabouts and following up on possible sightings, according to a release issued Monday.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact Palatine police detectives at 847-359-9000. Anyone who sees Smith or knows her immediate location should contact local law enforcement or call 911.

Police received information that Smith may have been seen in Chicago's Grant Park area Saturday, Oct. 3, and near Cicero Avenue and Roosevelt Road. Those reports remain under investigation.

Smith is described as:

• Approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing 135 to 140 pounds.
• Having brown hair and brown eyes.
• Having multiple piercings and numerous tattoos, including a "Pennywise" clown tattoo on her left shoulder.

She is believed to have last been wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, light khaki-colored pants or sweatpants and white Adidas shoes.

Detectives are asking anyone who has recently seen Smith or has information about her whereabouts to contact them.