ILLINOIS — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 16-year-old Illinois girl last seen earlier this month.
According to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, Tori Carlson was reported missing from Elgin on May 16, 2026.
Tori is described as a 16-year-old girl who may still be in the local area or could travel to Chicago. Authorities said her hair may currently be dyed blonde, and she has a nose piercing.
The case is being investigated by the Elgin Police Department.
Anyone with information about Tori’s whereabouts is asked to call the Elgin Police Department at (847) 289-2700 or the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children’s 24-hour hotline at 1-800-843-5678. Tips can also be submitted online through the NCMEC website.
