nd near Cicero Avenue and Roosevelt Road in Chicago, but police said those reports have not been confirmed, authorities said.

 The unconfirmed sightings of Smith have typically occurred between the hours of 1 p.m. to midnight, in the West Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago, notably the area of Cicero Street   5th Avenue,  police said.

Rebecca Smith said her daughter had been staying at a recovery house before leaving with her boyfriend. Alyssa Smith's aunt, who lives in Palatine, filed the missing-person report, her mother said.

Alyssa Smith's cellphone was broken, leaving her without a phone of her own to contact family, according to her mother.

Among the belongings returned were a baby blanket and a cherished rabbit she regularly carried, her mother said.

Rebecca Smith described her daughter as a  free spirit  with  a big heart,  who enjoys art and makeup.

As the search continues, she is urging people with information to contact police directly rather than only sharing possible sightings on social media.

 If you see something, say something,  she said.  Don't just be sending it in on social media. Call the police department. 

Police described Alyssa Smith as approximately 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighing 135 to 140 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She has multiple piercings and numerous tattoos, including a Pennywise clown tattoo on her left shoulder. She was believed to have last been wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, light khaki-colored pants or sweatpants and white Adidas shoes.

Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to call Palatine police detectives at (847) 359-9000. Anyone who sees Alyssa or knows her immediate location should contact local law enforcement or call 911.

 We love you. We miss you,  Rebecca Smith said.  Everything will be okay.