15-year-old girl reported missing from Lawndale
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Derricka Thomas | Chicago police
CHICAGO - Police are asking the public's help in locating a 15-year-old girl who was reported missing from the Lawndale neighborhood.
Derricka Thomas was last seen Sept. 8 near the 3300 block of West Douglas Boulevard, police said in a missing person alert.
She is 5-foot-5, 170 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.
Derricka was last seen wearing a purple shirt and blue jeans.
If located, please contact Area Four detectives at (312) 746-8251.