Garfield Ridge

Family says missing grandmother found dead after search

Francia Renteria has been missing since Sunday, according to authorities

A family has revealed that a beloved grandmother who was reported missing in Chicago’s Garfield Ridge neighborhood this week has been found dead after a days-long search.

The family says they will make a statement on the tragedy on Wednesday afternoon.

According to Chicago police, 85-year-old Francia Renteria was reported missing on Sunday morning after she left a home in the 5700 block of South Melvina.

Chicago police have not provided an update on the search.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Chicago police at 312-747-8380, or to dial 911.

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