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Dolton Today
By the People, for the People
Authorities Search for Missing 17-Year-Old Mom and Twins
The mother and her one-month-old sons were last seen in Dolton, Illinois.
Apr. 19, 2026 at 8:08pm
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The disappearance of a young mother and her infant twins has sparked an urgent search, exposing the vulnerability of the most innocent victims.Dolton TodayPolice in Dolton, Illinois are searching for a 17-year-old mother and her twin baby boys who went missing early Sunday morning. Zarreya A. Atkinson and her one-month-old sons, Jaylen and Jayden Atkinson, were last seen around 2 a.m. at an intersection in Dolton. All three have a medical condition that places them in danger, according to state police.
Why it matters
The disappearance of a young mother and her infant twins is an extremely serious situation, as the babies' young age and the family's reported medical condition heighten the urgency and risk involved. Local authorities have issued an endangered missing person advisory and are asking the public for help in locating the trio.
The details
According to the police report, Zarreya A. Atkinson is 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighs 125 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Her twin sons, Jaylen and Jayden Atkinson, are each 19 inches long, weigh 5 pounds, and are wearing gray and blue sleepers. All three individuals have a condition that places them in danger.
- The three were last seen around 2 a.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
The players
Zarreya A. Atkinson
A 17-year-old mother who went missing with her twin infant sons.
Jaylen Atkinson
One of the twin baby boys who went missing with his mother.
Jayden Atkinson
One of the twin baby boys who went missing with his mother.
What’s next
Dolton police are asking anyone with information about the whereabouts of Zarreya A. Atkinson and her twin sons Jaylen and Jayden to contact them at 708-201-3200 or call 911.
The takeaway
The disappearance of a young mother and her infant twins is an extremely concerning situation that requires urgent action from law enforcement and the public to locate them safely. The family's reported medical condition adds to the gravity of the situation and underscores the need for a swift and thorough investigation.
