The Chicago Police Department is actively searching for a teenage girl who has been missing for a week.

Estefania Herrera, 18, was last reported seen on October 17, though details about her last known location or whether she was accompanied by anyone remain unclear, as stated by the police.

According to NBC 5 Chicago, Herrera is a senior at Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School in Chicago, where she is also a member of the swim team. Her school community has expressed concern over her disappearance.

“The Mother McAuley community is praying for the safe return of senior Estefania Herrera,” the school shared through a social media post.

Estefania is described as being 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing approximately 200 pounds. She has brown hair and was last seen wearing a black and white checkered fleece top along with jeans.

She left with a red backpack and a blue backpack, according to police.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Area One SVU at 312-747-8380 or call 911.

[Feature Photo: Chicago PD]