Chicago residents and authorities are on high alert after 63-year-old Bennett Mitchell disappeared from his West Side home last Friday. The Chicago Police Department has launched a wide-scale search for the missing senior, who was last seen in the 1500 block of North Massasoit Avenue, in the Austin neighborhood. According to WGN-TV, officers believe he may be taking refuge somewhere in the city’s Galewood neighborhood.
Described as standing 5-foot-7 and weighing around 170 pounds, Mitchell is of medium complexion, with black hair that's graying and brown eyes, all this information, amid the urgency that clouds the search effort, FOX 32 Chicago reported. A photograph provided by the police shows him with facial hair, however, there's no current confirmation on whether he still has any following his disappearance.
Authorities are reaching out to the public for any leads that could assist in locating Mitchell. As part of the ongoing investigation, Chicago police have not disclosed what the missing man was last seen wearing, adding another layer of challenge to an already difficult situation. In times like these, every detail no matter how small, could be critical in bringing Mitchell back to his community and loved ones.
Contact lines are open to anyone with information. If you or someone you know has any knowledge of Bennett Mitchell's whereabouts, you are urged to contact CPD Area 5 Detectives at 312-746-6554 or simply dial 911, this intent to rope in all corners of the city echoes with concern, a simple clue might just be the beacon needed to guide Mitchell home, the Chicago Police Department's official website emphasized. For those who prefer to leave a tip anonymously, you can do so at CPDtip.com.
