The Chicago Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing 70-year-old man, William Burton, who was last seen in the Rogers Park area on December 27, 2023. According to a bulletin issued by the department, Burton is known to spend time around the CTA station at 7500 N. Paulina and may also frequent the Evanston area.

William Burton, who may require medical assistance, has been missing for nearly four months, triggering concern from local authorities. Described as a Black male, 5’10” in height, weighing 150 pounds with brown eyes and grey hair, the Chicago Police has categorized this case as a high priority. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to get in touch with the Area One Special Victims Unit.

The confidential bulletin made public on the police department's website, provides a dark complexion, but no distinctive marks have been noted that could aid in his identification. Several attempts to locate him have yet to yield any positive results, hence the amplified call to the community for support.

Community members and transit users, often seeing many faces in passing, are especially implored to take a moment to consider if they have seen Burton around the places he is known to frequent. The CPD has stated, "Missing may be in need of medical assistance," which adds an increased level of urgency to their appeal. Anyone with information that might help in the search for William Burton is encouraged to make a potentially life-saving decision by contacting the detectives at 312-747-8380.