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Illinois woman disappears on trip with boyfriend who returned home without her, mother says
By Kelsie Cairns
Published October 08, 2026
Police are searching for a young woman from Illinois who has been missing for more than a week.
The Palatine Police Department reports Alyssa Smith, 24, has been missing since Sept. 30, after she went on a trip to Chicago with her boyfriend and never returned home, her mother confirmed to Fox News Digital.
Her mother has been sharing posts and flyers on social media pleading for her daughter's return.
Alyssa Smith went on a trip to Chicago with her boyfriend but never returned home, her mother told Fox News Digital. (Facebook/Meta/Alyssa Smith)
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Her boyfriend, Jacob Ray Caso, returned home from Chicago without Alyssa, her mother, Rebecca Smith, said.
The Illinois woman hasn't been seen nor heard from since September. (Facebook/Meta: Alyssa Smith)
He reshared a missing persons poster for Smith on social media with the message "Time to come home," he wrote. "No one is mad at you."
Caso has not been accused of any crime or wrongdoing.
"Since receiving the missing-person report, Palatine Police detectives have been actively investigating Smith’s whereabouts and following up on information received regarding possible sightings," police said.
Alyssa Smith has been missing since Sept. 30, police said. (Facebook/Meta: Alyssa Smith)
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According to police, reports indicate Smith may have been seen Saturday, Oct. 3, in the Grant Park area and near Cicero Avenue and Roosevelt Road.
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Investigators are working to verify these sightings and gather additional information on her current location.
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Alyssa Smith, 24, went missing Sept. 30, police said. (Facebook/Meta: Alyssa Smith)
Smith appears to work at a Chipotle, according to her social media account.
She is described as a White female, approximately 5 feet, 5 inches tall, weighing between 135 and 140 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.
She has several body piercings and numerous tattoos, notably including a "Pennywise" clown tattoo on her left shoulder.
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At the time of her disappearance, Smith was believed to be wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, light khaki-colored pants or sweatpants and white Adidas sneakers.
Anyone who spots Smith or has information on her immediate whereabouts should contact their local law enforcement agency or dial 911.
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Fox News Digital has reached out to Caso and the Palatine Police Department.
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