US Marshals, Chicago police, Cook County officials find little girl missing for nearly 4 years out of California; mother arrested
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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 reported that a 1-year-old baby girl was missing. She had been under the care of the Department of Children and Family Services at that time.

The biological mother of the child was also declared missing by DCFS. She had outstanding warrants, including one for retail theft in Cook County, another for stolen property in Orange County, California, and a third for robbery issued by Signal Hill police in California.

Almost four years later, authorities speculated that the missing child might be located at one of two residences in Chicago and 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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