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Sheriff seeks help in finding two missing Washington County teenagers

Delilah N. Russell, left, and Alexcia N. Shaw were reported missing Tuesday by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
Delilah N. Russell, left, and Alexcia N. Shaw were reported missing Tuesday by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Washington County Sheriff's Office

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in finding two teenagers reported missing Tuesday from Ashley.

Alexcia N. Shaw, 15, and Delilah N. Russell, 14, are the two girls reported missing, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office.

Alexcia is a white female who is 5-foot-1 and weighs 110 pounds. She has red hair, brown eyes and wears large, plastic framed glasses.

Delilah is a white female who is 5-foot-6 and weighs 116 pounds. She has brown hair and hazel eyes.

They were last seen at 2 a.m. Tuesday.

Detective Cindy Meyer said the girls live in a home along with Alexcia’s father and Delilah’s mother. Investigators believe the teens have run away.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Washington County Sheriff’s Office at 618-327-8274 Ext. 4 or 1-888-DROPTIP.

You can also submit a tip through the sheriff’s office’s app or by sending an email to droptip@washingtonco.illinois.gov.

Alexcia N. Shaw was reported missing Tuesday by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
Alexcia N. Shaw was reported missing Tuesday by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Washington County Sheriff's Office
Delilah N. Russell was reported missing Tuesday by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
Delilah N. Russell was reported missing Tuesday by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Washington County Sheriff's Office

This story was originally published January 9, 2024 at 12:23 PM.

Mike Koziatek
Belleville News-Democrat
Mike Koziatek is a former journalist for the Belleville News-Democrat
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