Emma Alexandra Baum, 25, was last seen October 10, 2024, in Gary, Indiana. Nine months pregnant and days from her due date, she was reportedly dropped off in the 2500 block of Connecticut Street; family members say she was visiting an estranged boyfriend that day. Emma did not have a working phone but was expected to activate one, and several days without contact—unusual for her—led family to file a missing persons report on October 28.

Emma is described as a white female, 5 feet 3 inches, about 135 pounds, with brown hair. She has several tattoos, including on her neck and collarbone, multiple scars on her arms, and often wears wigs or hairpieces. Searches by family, volunteers and law enforcement—using flyers, door-to-door inquiries and canine units—have turned up no sign of her or the unborn child. Authorities have questioned multiple people, and the father of her baby was questioned and later taken into custody on unrelated charges. Gary police list the case as an active missing person investigation.

The family believes foul play was involved and has held vigils while urging answers; they have also asked why a Silver Alert was not issued given her pregnancy. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Gary Police Department. Did anyone in Gary see Emma around October 10, 2024, or have information about the 2500 block of Connecticut Street that could help?