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Missing Chicago High School Swimmer Found Safe, Police Say

Officials reported the 18-year-old was located a week after her disappearance during a citywide search, with no information released on where she was found.

Overview

  • Chicago police confirmed Friday that Estefania Herrera, 18, was found safe one week after she was last seen.
  • Herrera was last accounted for on Oct. 17 while traveling to a planned swim meet in Tinley Park.
  • Her aunt said the final trace was a Ventra card swipe on a southbound Archer/Pulaski bus before she failed to meet her team.
  • Hundreds gathered Thursday evening in Bridgeport for a prayer vigil organized by family and the Mother McAuley community.
  • Authorities had asked for tips to Area One Special Victims Unit at 312-747-8380 and have not released details about her recovery.