Teen girl missing for nearly a week last spotted in Hyde Park

CHICAGO — Police are asking for help in the search for a teen girl who officers say has been missing for nearly a week.

According to Chicago police, 14-year-old Myla Spann has been missing from her home in Hyde Park since Thursday, May 22. She was last seen in her neighborhood on that day by family members, but has not been contacted since.

Officers said Spann is known to frequent areas on the Southeast Side of the city.

Police say Spann, who stands 5-foot-7 and weighs around 150 pounds, has brown eyes and black hair.

The missing teen was last seen wearing a red hooded sweater with the word “GAP” on the front, black sweatpants as well as red and white Air Jordan high-top shoes.

Authorities provided details about the missing teen’s disappearance in a news release sent out on Monday.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of 14-year-old Myla Spann is asked to contact the CPD Area One SVU at 312-747-8380 or dial 911.

Those with information that could help authorities in their investigation can also leave a tip at CPDtip.com. Tips can be filed anonymously.