UPDATE: Missing Campton Hills 14-Year-Old Girl Is Home Safe
“It is with tremendous joy that we would like to tell you … All 17,000 of you …
“That Emily is officially HOME!!!!”
So begins a post that happened around 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2015, on the Help Find Emily Czajkowski Facebook page.
The Facebook post provides only a few details, only that the 14-year-old girl who had been reported missing since Wednesday, July 22,” is home, she is safe, and she is with her family that loves her more than words can say.”
The St. Charles Police Department press release adds more detail.
Emily was located safe and sound by St. Charles Police at around 7:45 a.m. Tuesday at a friend’s home in St. Charles.
The friend was also a juvenile, and the mother of Emily’s friend contacted police after discovering Emily was inside the home with her son.
“Emily has been reunited with her parents. Upon verifying her well-being and determining that Emily was not the victim of any criminal acts, the Police Department now considers this incident to be a private, family matter,” the press release says.
“The St. Charles Police Department would like to thank all of the law enforcement agencies that assisted in the search efforts for Emily, including the Geneva and Batavia Police Departments, the Kane County Sheriff’s Office, and the U.S. Marshals Service. We would also like to thank the scores of citizen volunteers who coordinated our community outreach efforts, as well as posted flyers and ribbons throughout St. Charles in an effort to locate Emily.”
Twelve hours before Emily was found, her parents posted on Facebook, thanking the community for the love and support.
“What you all are doing for Emily is amazing. We truly appreciate it more than we could ever express. Thank you to the St Charles Police Department and all the other law enforcement involved in this,” they said. “You guys are amazing, and we could never repay you for all you are doing.”
Emily Czajkowski had been dropped off for a dance class at around 6:36 p.m. Wednesday at the Pottawatomie Community Center in St. Charles, but never attended the class. On Tuesday, the Campton Hills Police Department sent out an email press release seeking the public’s help in finding the missing girl.
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SOURCE: Campton Hills Police Department press release, published July 27 on KC Connects
Campton Hills and St. Charles police are asking for the public’s help in finding Campton Hills resident Emily Czajkowski, 14.
Czajkowski walked away from the Pottawatomie Community Center at approximately 6:36 p.m. July 22, 2015 after being dropped off for a dance class. She never attended the class, and could not be located in the immediate area.
Video surveillance showed her leaving the building while talking on her cell phone. Soon after, Emily posted a 
Emily was spotted walking west on West Main Street (IL Route 64) a short time after leaving the community center. She then was seen between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. in the area of West Main Street and South 14th Street. There have been no known sightings since that time.
“Her phone either is turned off or is out of power at this point,” a Campton Hills press release said.
Emily was last seen wearing an unknown brightly-colored shirt, unknown brightly-colored shorts and blue, knee-high socks. She was carrying an over-sized, furry snow-leopard-patterned bag. She likes to attend movies and go shopping.
Anybody with information on Emily’s whereabouts is asked to contact the St. Charles Police Department at 630-377-4435 the Campton Hills Police Department at 630-584-0330 or 9-1-1.
Additional and updated information is available on the Help Find Emily Czajkowski Facebook Page.
A prayer service has been set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, at The Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 40W605 IL Route 38, Elburn, IL 60119. For more information, visit the Lord of Life Church website.
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