Ava M. Scales, 17, was last seen September 6, 2025, in Chicago’s 60621 zip code. She is described as a Caucasian female, 5 feet 2 inches tall, about 140 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. A missing person report was filed September 7, 2025, with the Chicago Police Department - Area Central, case number JJ405537.

The investigation is being handled by Area Central and Detective James Kirchens is listed as the contact. Ava’s case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System on January 24, 2026, as MP154498. Public details are sparse: there is no information released about what she was wearing, whether she was with anyone, or any distinctive features.

If anyone saw Ava on or after September 6, 2025, or has any information about her whereabouts, please contact the Chicago Police Department - Area Central.