Community concern is mounting following the disappearance of Angel Hernandez, a 16-year-old reported missing from the 7300 block of S. Paulina Street last seen on May 31. He's described as a White Hispanic male with brown eyes, and brown hair, standing approximately 5 feet, 7 inches tall, and weighing 160 pounds. Angel was last seen wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and white Air Force shoes, carrying a dark navy backpack.
The Chicago Police Department has issued a statement on its website, providing details on Angel's physical appearance and the attire he was last seen in. Detectives from Area One Special Victims Unit are leading the investigation, eager to piece together the timeline that preceded his disappearance.
Community members familiar with Angel or the South Paulina area on the day of his disappearance could hold crucial information, and they are urged to reach out to SVU Detectives at 312-747-8380 or call 911 with any potentially relevant details.
