The Chicago Police Department has issued a missing person alert for 24-year-old Elijah Okunola, a delivery driver frequently seen in the Hyde Park and Downtown/Loop areas. Okunola was last seen on April 13, 2024, and concerns are growing over his sudden disappearance.

Last seen near the 0-100 block of E. Pearson St. in Chicago, Okunola is described as an African American male, approximately 5’06” in height, weighing around 140 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. When last seen, he was wearing a thin black jacket, blue jeans, and black-and-white gym shoes.

The Chicago Police have appealed to the public for any information leading to the whereabouts of Okunola. Details of his last known location, as well as his description, have been widely circulated in an effort to gather leads. Anyone with information is urged to contact 911 or get in touch with the Area Two SVU Detectives at the Chicago Police Department directly at (312) 747-8274.

The official CPD missing person alert provides a photograph of Okunola and reiterates the importance of any information that could assist in locating the young man. As time passes, the urgency of finding Okunola increases, and his family and friends anxiously await any news of his safe return.