The search for 17-year-old Brissa Romero continues nearly one week after she vanished on her way to a holiday party in the northern suburbs. On Sunday afternoon, friends and family of the missing teen held a vigil outside Bowlero in Vernon Hills, where she was expected to attend a gathering on Monday night.
Brissa’s sister, Dulce Romero, said they are trying to figure out if something happened during the drive that caused her to go missing. Her mother, Blanca Aguilera, fought back tears as she pleaded for the community’s help to find her daughter. “My daughter, she was a hard worker,” said Aguilera. “She was talking [to] me about what she wants to do in college.”
Following the vigil, family and friends went to the area of Town Center Road and Milwaukee Avenue, where relatives said Brissa’s license plate was captured on a traffic camera Monday night. Relatives are asking everyone who lives, works or owns a business in the northwest suburbs to check their security video between 7 and 9 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 4.
Police used drones to conduct an extensive search on Friday and surveyed the local ponds for her vehicle. It is described as a gray 2008 Nissan Rouge with Illinois license plate number CZ64618. Authorities said Brissa doesn’t have a history of mental health challenges or running away from home.
Family members are offering a $1,000 reward for any information that leads to Brissa’s whereabouts. “Somebody came and took her, I don’t know what they think,” said Aguilera. “I just want my daughter back.”
As the search for Brissa continues, her loved ones remain hopeful that she will be found safe and sound. They are asking anyone who may have security video that could assist police in their investigation to call the Carpentersville Police Department at 847-551-3481.
The disappearance of Brissa Romero has left her family and friends in shock and disbelief. They are desperate for answers and are doing everything they can to bring her home. The community is rallying around the family, offering their support and prayers during this difficult time.
The search for Brissa is a reminder of how quickly life can change. It is a reminder to cherish every moment with our loved ones and to never take them for granted. We must all come together to help bring Brissa home.
