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Teenage girl, son reported missing from Ashburn return home

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Makayla Bennett-Poindexter and her 1-month-old son. | Chicago Police

A 15-year-old girl and her 1-month-old son who were reported missing from the Southwest Side Ashburn neighborhood in November have been found.

Makayla Bennett-Poindexter was last seen Nov. 22 in the 8000 block of South Maplewood, according to Chicago Police. She is believed to be with her 1-month-old son, Caleb Bennett.

Police said Tuesday morning that Makayla had returned home and was no longer considered missing.

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