Cook County Sheriff’s Police Seek Public’s Help to Locate Missing Teen

Apr 12, 2026Press Release

COOK COUNTY, IL – Cook County Sheriff’s Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teen from unincorporated Justice.

Katherine Pichardo, 16, was last seen at approximately 8:50 p.m. on April 11 leaving her residence, wearing a black hoodie, black sweatpants and a gray and green backpack.

Katherine is approximately 5’2” tall and 136 pounds. She has brown eyes and short brown hair with a dyed green streak.

Anyone with information about Katherine’s whereabouts is asked to call 911 or the Cook County Sheriff’s Police at 708-865-4896 or 847-635-1188.

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