Authorities in southern Illinois are asking for public assistance in locating two missing young people who were last seen earlier this week in Carbondale.
The case involves Nadine Adams, aged seventeen, and Jesse Smith, aged twelve, who were reported missing after last being seen on the evening of March 24, 2026.
According to information released by the Carbondale Police Department, the siblings were last seen at approximately 7:30 in the evening in the 400 block of South Emerald Street in Carbondale.
Police have stated that no confirmed clothing descriptions are available for either individual at this time, and investigators continue to work through available leads as the search remains active and ongoing.
Nadine Adams is described as a white female, approximately five feet in height, weighing about 123 pounds. She has strawberry blonde hair and hazel colored eyes.
Jesse Smith is described as a white male, approximately five feet in height, weighing around 100 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes.
Officials noted that both children were last known to be in the same area and at roughly the same time before they were reported missing.
Law enforcement has emphasized that even small details from the public could be important in helping locate the pair.
Residents in Carbondale and surrounding areas are encouraged to check security cameras, doorbell footage, and any personal observations from the evening of March 24 that may assist investigators in understanding where the children may have gone after they were last seen.
The Carbondale Police Department has provided multiple ways for the public to share information. Anyone with knowledge of their whereabouts is urged to call 618 549 2121.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the Carbondale and Southern Illinois University Crime Stoppers line at 618 549 2677 or the Murphysboro and Jackson County tip line at 618 687 2677.
Authorities stress that all information, no matter how minor it may seem, can be valuable in an active missing persons investigation.
Community members have begun sharing alerts widely across social media in hopes of expanding awareness beyond the local area.
Posts from missing persons advocacy groups have circulated descriptions and contact details, encouraging people to remain alert and report sightings immediately.
Officials continue to coordinate efforts as they work to determine the movements of Nadine Adams and Jesse Smith following their last known location.
At this time, investigators have not released additional details regarding the circumstances of their disappearance. The focus remains on locating the siblings safely and quickly.
Authorities are asking the public to remain vigilant and to report any potential information directly to law enforcement as the search continues.
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