The Chicago Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing elderly man, Martin Carter, aged 69. He was last seen in the vicinity of 80th and Woods and is known to frequent the area of 76th and Racine, according to a CPD bulletin. Carter is described as a Black male, with brown eyes, black and gray hair, a light complexion, standing 5-feet-10, and weighing about 200 pounds. He was born on May 8, 1955, and has a distinctive shortened index finger.

The notification, which was sent out on the evening of April 18, underlines that Carter's clothing description at the time he went missing is unknown. Police have noted, that he has an unsteady walk and may appear disoriented. Authorities urge that if Carter is spotted in Chicago, witnesses should call 911 immediately to report his current location. If he is found outside of the city's limits, the public should contact the Chicago Police Area Two Special Victims Unit at 312-747-8274.

Martin Carter's absence has stirred concern among community members who are being urged to keep an eye out for individuals matching his description. The Chicago Police have emphasized the urgency of the matter, explicitly requesting the help of residents and passers-by in the neighborhoods Carter is known to frequent.

The case number for Martin Carter's disappearance is JH230643. Details and photographs of Carter can be found on the Chicago Police Department's website. The police ask that any information that may assist in locating the missing person should be promptly reported. The bulletin, while confidential, has been shared with the public to engage the community in the search for Carter.