Chicago police are asking for the public’s help to find Arlina Russell, a 12-year-old girl missing from the city’s North Side.
Arlina was last seen on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
She went missing from the 800 block of West Lawrence Avenue in the Uptown neighborhood.
Physical Description:
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Race: Black
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Height: 4’3”
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Weight: 130 lbs.
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Hair: Black
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Eyes: Brown
Police have classified Arlina as a missing minor.
Investigators from Area Three SVU are leading the search.
How You Can Help: Anyone with information regarding Arlina Russell’s whereabouts is urged to contact Area Three SVU detectives at 312-744-8266 or call 911 immediately.























