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Tamia Sanford, a 19-year-old from Chicago, Illinois, was last seen on February 6, 2024. Her disappearance has raised significant concern among her family and the local community. According to the National Missing and Exploited Children Database, Tamia's case is one of many missing persons cases in Illinois that authorities are actively working to resolve.

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Victim Details

Nov 09, 2024

Nov 12, 2024

Tamia

Sanford

20

19

65 inches

150 lbs

160 lbs

Black / African American

Female

A sense of concern arose in the community when 19-year-old Tamia Sanford was reported missing from Chicago, Illinois. She was last seen in the vicinity of the 6200 block of South Emerald Street. At the time of her disappearance, Sanford was described as a Black female, standing at approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing between 150 and 160 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. The circumstances surrounding her last known whereabouts were unsettling for those who knew her and for the wider community, sparking immediate concern for her well-being and safety. As the days turned into an uncertain stretch of time, the search for Tamia Sanford continued. The Chicago Police Department's Area Central detectives were handling the investigation into her disappearance. It was believed that she might still be within the Chicago area, a vast city where a person could easily go unnoticed. The lack of specific details about her last known activities or potential destination added to the complexity and urgency of the situation. Her loved ones and community members were left to hope for any news that would lead to her safe return, a period marked by worry and a desire for answers. Fortunately, the period of uncertainty came to an end with the positive news that Tamia Sanford had been located and was alive. While the specifics of her recovery and the exact timeline of events remain unclear, the resolution brought immense relief to her family and all those who had been following her case. The investigation, which began with a report of a missing person under worrying circumstances, ultimately concluded with the best possible outcome. The case serves as a poignant reminder of the fragility of safety, but also of the hope that can be maintained during difficult times, culminating in a reunion and the end of a painful chapter for a young woman and her community.

Feb 06, 2024

Chicago

Illinois

Cook County

Chicago

No

156175

Chicago Police Department - Area Central

Chicago

Illinois

Cook County

60609

Vincent Cecchin

Detective

5101 South Wentworth Avenue, Illinois

3127478380

Local

Law Enforcement

JH143829

2024-02-07

Chicago Police Department - Area Central

Black

Brown

Brown

Yes

05/29/2026


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