Family and Friends Plead for Safe Return of 17-Year-Old Carpentersville Girl

Jocelyn Rubi Romero, the sister of Brissa Romero, is pleading for the safe return of her 17-year-old sister who has been missing since Monday night when she was on her way to a holiday party. “Please, please just help us because she’s not a bad girl,” said Jocelyn. “She graduated high school early as a junior with me.”

Carpentersville police are conducting an extensive search for the missing teenager. They have used drones to search near Bowlero in Vernon Hills, where her phone last pinged. Family believed Brissa was on her way to the bowling alley for a holiday work party, but police said no one at the party saw her.

The family lost track of Brissa’s location after 8 p.m. on Monday. Jocelyn said, “We came over here, we didn’t see her car anywhere, and that’s when we took precautions and said, ‘look this is serious.’”

Police are also patrolling other nearby areas and hotels for any signs of the teenager. Her car is described as a gray 2008 Nissan Rouge with Illinois license plate number CZ64618. They are also reviewing her social media accounts for any clues.

Jocelyn shared that her sister is a hard-working and loving girl. She is currently studying to become an ultrasound technician at Harper College and has two jobs. Brissa does not have a history of mental health challenges or running away from home.

The family and friends of Brissa Romero are asking for the public’s help in finding her safe and sound. They are encouraging anyone with information to contact the Carpentersville Police Department at 847-426-3544 or 911.

Let’s keep our eyes open and help bring Brissa home. Let’s show our support for her family and friends and bring her back to them safely.