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Apr 20, 2026
Apr 28, 2026
Jamia
Bailey
16
15
70 inches
250 lbs
Black / African American
Female
In the heart of winter, a Chicago community was struck with concern and uncertainty following the disappearance of a young girl. Jamia Bailey, a teenager of either 15 or 16 years of age, was last seen in her home city of Chicago, Illinois, on February 5, 2026. On that day, the normal rhythms of her life came to an abrupt halt, replaced by the deep worry of her loved ones. The days that followed turned into weeks, and then months, with no public updates on her whereabouts, leaving a void of information and a community holding onto hope for her safe return. In response to her disappearance, official channels were activated to aid in the search. A case was opened with the Chicago Police Department, under the agency number JK-139586. Her case was also registered with the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), a national resource for missing persons, where her case is documented under number MP157745. These steps are crucial in mobilizing law enforcement and other resources, creating a formal record of the search for Jamia and ensuring her information is available to agencies across the country. The creation of these files marked the official beginning of a search that her family and friends hoped would be swift. As of the beginning of May 2026, Jamia Bailey was still officially considered a missing person. The circumstances surrounding what happened on the day she was last seen have not been made publicly available, and there is a notable lack of descriptive information in online sources that could aid the public in a search, such as her physical characteristics or the clothing she was wearing at the time. The case is an overview of a painful reality for any family: a child has vanished, leaving behind more questions than answers. The investigation into her disappearance remains open, and the community is left to wait and hope for any news that might bring Jamia home.
Feb 05, 2026
Chicago
Illinois
Cook County
60651
No
191725
Chicago Police Department- Area Four
Chicago
Illinois
Cook County
60612
3151 West Harrison Street, Illinois
3127468251
Local
Law Enforcement
JK-139586
2026-02-05
Chicago Police Department- Area Four
Black
Brown
Brown
05/24/2026
