13-year-old boy missing from Wilmette found safe

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team WLS logo
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
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WILMETTE, Ill. (WLS) -- An endangered teen who went missing in the north suburbs on Tuesday afternoon has been found safe.

Illinois State Police said 13-year-old Jacob Pasechnik, who disappeared in Wilmette, has a condition that puts him in danger.

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Pasechnik was last seen at 14th Street and Wilmette Avenue around 3:15 p.m., police said. He was wearing a dark blue sweatshirt, a yellow shirt and black pants.

Wednesday morning, Wilmette police said Jacob was found safe and well in Chicago.

Pasechnik, who has brown hair and brown eyes, is 5-foot-5 and weighs about 120 pounds.

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