Missing Mother, Toddler Sought By Joliet Police

JOLIET, IL — Police are searching for a woman and her 1-year-old daughter, who were last seen in Joliet more than a week ago.

Olivia Meza, 38, and Bella Meza were reported missing on Saturday after they were last seen on Oct. 28 in the 400 block of Francis Street.

According to police, Olivia Meza could be in a vulnerable state due to alcohol dependency issues.

Olivia Meza is described as a Hispanic female who is 5-feet 6-inches tall and weighs 220 pounds. She had brown eyes and black hair, and she also has a large mole on her right forearm.

Bella Meza is 2 feet tall, weighs 14 pounds, and has brown eyes and black hair. She has a birthmark on her left cheek.

Anyone with information regarding the location of Olivia Meza and her daughter is asked to contact 911 or the Joliet Police Department at 815-726-2491.