It has been far too long since 16-year-old Laniah Rodriguez was last seen, and her disappearance continues to weigh heavily on her family, friends, and community. Every day without her is a day filled with worry, uncertainty, and longing for her safe return.

Laniah vanished on October 17, 2024, from Chicago, Illinois, and despite nearly a year of searching, her case remains open and active with law enforcement. Authorities believe she may still be in the local Chicago area, but no confirmed updates have brought her loved ones closer to answers.

Described by her family as a bright and loving young girl with her whole future ahead of her, Laniah’s absence has left an irreplaceable void. Her family continues to hold on to hope, clinging to the possibility that someone, somewhere, has the information needed to bring her home.

“This has gone on for far too long. We just want our daughter back,” a family member said. “If you know anything at all, please come forward.”

📞 Anyone with information is urged to contact the Chicago Police Department at 1-312-745-5020.

Even the smallest detail could be the missing piece investigators need to help reunite Laniah with her family.

As the community rallies to keep her name and story alive, her loved ones plead with the public: share her photo, share her story, and don’t let her be forgotten.

For those closest to her, hope endures — that one day soon, Laniah will be found safe, and the long months of heartbreak will finally come to an end.