Crime & Safety

Police Ask Public's Help In Locating Missing Downers Grove Teen -- UPDATED

Fifteen-year-old Amanda Backman reported missing on Saturday morning, has been located.

Caption: Amanda Backman, 15, who was reported missing on Saturday, along with Xavier Rodriguez, were both located in the Downers Grove area on Sunday.

UPDATED, Sunday - Amanda Backman, 15, was located Sunday in the Downers Grove area, as was the man she reported possibly with, Xavier Rodriguez. Amanda was reported missing Saturday morning.

“The Downers Grove Police Department wants to thank the public for their assistance in attempting to locate Amanda Backman. Amanda Backman was reported missing by her family on September 13, 2014. Amanda Backman was reported to possibly in the company of Xavier Rodriguez. Both Amanda Backman and Xavier Rodriguez have been located and are safe. No further action is required at this time,” police said in a written statement.

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Original story - Downers Grove Police are searching for a missing Downers Grove teen who was last seen early Saturday morning.

Amanda Backman, 15, was last seen at 12:45 a.m. on Sept. 13. She was reported missing by her family when she was not in house in the morning. Police said she may be in the company of Xavier Rodriguez, who is also reported missing.

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Backman is 5 feet 4 inches tall, 140 pounds, with black curly hair and brown eyes.

Anyone who may know the whereabouts of these individuals is asked to contact the Downers Grove Police Department at 630-434-5600 or call 911 immediately.

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