Crime & Safety

Hinsdale Teen Still Missing After 13 Days

Renee Zubko, of the 800 block of South Jackson Street, was last seen Oct. 11 at a friend's Westmont apartment.

Renee Zubko, , is still missing, according to Sergeant of Investigations Erik Bernholdt of the .

Bernholdt said Monday morning that the department is working alone on the case and is following up on several leads. The sergeant said Hinsdale Police have investigated missing teens in the past and all of them are different.

"Typically it's resolved in one day or three days. ... Some take a little bit longer than others," Bernholdt said.

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Foul play is not suspected, according to Bernholdt.

Zubko was last seen Oct. 11 at a friend's apartment in the 10 block of Burlington Avenue in Westmont, two days after the teen left her family's Hinsdale residence in the 800 block of South Jackson Street. Bernholdt said police have followed up with the Westmont friend, and Zubko is not at that location.

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Zubko (pictured at right) is described by Hinsdale Police as a white female with blonde hair and brown eyes. She is 5'7" and weighs 130 lbs. She was last seen wearing a gray Chicago Bears hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, leggings, and gray moccasins.

The teen does not have a vehicle.

Bernholdt said the department is working closely with Zubko's family and repeatedly contact those close to Zubko. 

"During the course of any normal investigation like this, we do reach out to friends and family members just to see if anything has changed," Bernholdt said.

The sergeant said that the department has gotten feedback from people in the community and follow up on citizen tips. Anybody who thinks they may have information on Zubko's whereabouts are encouraged to contact the Hinsdale Police Department at (630) 789-7070.


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