Police Department - Juvenile Information

Missing Youths

Reporting a youth as missing
When reporting a child as missing it is important that you provide as much information about the child as possible. The police officer taking the report will need the full name of the child, their date of birth, a physical description, height, weight, hair and eye color, as well as what type of clothing the child was wearing when last seen. In addition, have a list of names and addresses of places where the child might go to, such as a friend's house or another relative. If those places are not within the jurisdiction of the department you are making the report with, the officer can contact that department and ask that they check these places to see if your child is there.

What happens next?
After the police officer obtains the necessary information he will enter that information into the Law Enforcement Agency Data System, or LEADS. This will provide every law enforcement agency throughout the country the ability to check to see if a child is reported missing. If an officer comes upon a child that is reported as missing that officer can take the child into limited custody. That officer would contact the police department that entered the child as missing. That department would then notify the parent or guardian that made the report, that the child has been found. Arrangements would then be made to return the child home.

When Should I make a Report?
Any child 17 years of age or younger that is absent from home, (and the child's whereabouts are unknown) without the permission or knowledge of the parent or legal guardian should be reported as missing. The report should be made with the police department where the child normally resides.

National Center For Missing and Exploited Children

If you have any questions concerning your child, or if you are unsure if your child has runaway from home, contact the North Aurora Police Department 897-8705. If you believe something has happened to your child do not hesitate to dial 911.

Curfew Laws

720 ILCS 555/1(a) - It is unlawful for a person less than 17 years of age to be present at or upon any public assembly, building, place, street or highway at the following time unless accompanied and supervised by a parent, legal guardian, or other responsible companion at least 18 years of age approved by a parent or legal guardian or unless engaged in a business or occupation which the laws of this State authorize a person less than 17 years of age to perform.

1) Between 12:01am and 6:00 am Saturday
2) Between 12:01am and 6:00 am Sunday
3) Between 11:00pm on Sunday to Thursday, inclusive and 6:00am the following day.

Driving Curfew Laws

625 ILCS 5/6-110 - If you are under 17 and driving after curfew hours, you must have a parent, legal guardian or other responsible adult with you. Your parent(s) or legal guardian must approve of any other responsible adult accompanying you. Curfew hours are 12:01 a.m. until 6:00 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays, and for a period from 11:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. Sunday night through Thursday night. In addition, local municipalities may provide curfew hours different than these. If curfew conditions are not met, your license or permit may not be valid during curfew hours.