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Missing step sisters from Belmont Central are located

Melina Diaz, 13, and Hailey Hernandez, 11, were last seen at their home Wednesday night in the 6300 block of West Melrose Avenue, Chicago police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

Melina Diaz (left) and Hailey Hernandez were reported missing in Chicago.

Two step sisters reported missing from Belmont Central on the Northwest Side have been located, police said Friday morning.

Melina Diaz, 13, and Hailey Hernandez, 11, were last seen at their home Wednesday night in the 6300 block of West Melrose Avenue, Chicago police said.

No other details were shared.

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