Schaumburg family searching for missing teen

Family members and friends are spreading the word through leaflets and Facebook posts, trying to locate 16-year-old Raquel “Rachel” Bonilla.

The Schaumburg teen has been missing for four days.

Her brother, Daniel Bonilla, said that on Wednesday, the Schaumburg High School junior told her mother that was going to stay after school.

“She was supposed to get a ride from somebody or call for a ride and just never did,” her brother said.

He said their mother filed a report Wednesday night.

“We figured maybe she is out with a friend, something like that. But when she didn't call, it was very unlike her,” he said.

Family members describe Bonilla as close to her family and said she generally hangs out at home, which is one reason they are worrying.

According to family, Bonilla has a cell phone but left the charger at home.

“We're calling constantly,” her brother said. “No answer, nothing. We're just leaving voice mail after voice mail, text messages.”

Also, he said, she left her clothing at home.

Daniel Bonilla said Schaumburg and Hoffman Estates police have been doing all they can, patrolling and following up on leads.

Meanwhile, he said friends and family members have been using social networking and passing out fliers to raise awareness of the missing teen.

“It's spreading like wildfire now,” her brother said.

Raquel Bonilla does not have a job and does not have a driver's license, he added.

“She has got a good head on her shoulders,” he said. “I don't think she would do this by herself.”

Anyone with information should contact Schaumburg police.