Lauren Willhoit, 30, disappeared from the Chicago suburbs in the final days of 2022. She was last seen on December 30, 2022, in Melrose Park, Illinois, after leaving her residence in Leyden Township and was believed to be headed to Franklin Park. Communication stopped that day and she has been absent from social media since, which her family says is out of character.

Lauren is described as a white female, about 5 feet 6 inches tall and 120 pounds, with long brown hair and green eyes. Distinctive marks include a heart-shaped outline tattoo under her left eye, a Chinese symbol on her stomach, and one front tooth that is broken or missing. She was last pictured wearing a green, black, and tan camouflage sweatshirt and clear-framed sunglasses. There was a possible, unconfirmed sighting in Indianapolis in March after her disappearance. The Cook County Sheriff’s Office is investigating and the family continues to seek information.

If anyone saw Lauren around Melrose Park, Franklin Park, or in the Indianapolis area, or has information about her movements after December 30, 2022, please come forward.