The Chicago Police Department has issued a missing person alert for 15-year-old Marquis Edwards, who has not been seen since September 13, 2024. Descriptions provided by the authorities indicate Marquis is an African American male, 5 feet 2 inches tall, with a medium complexion, brown eyes, and black hair.
He was last spotted on the 5100 block of South Indiana Avenue, and anyone with pertinent information regarding the whereabouts of Marquis is urged to promptly contact the Area One Detective Division at 312-747-8380 or to call 911 in case of immediate knowledge, Marquis was wearing a black sweatshirt, blue jeans, and white Nike Air Force One gym shoes at the time of his disappearance, which further adds urgency to the alert.
Details surrounding his disappearance remain sparse, and the police have not provided additional information about potential circumstances leading up to him being reported missing. Community members and local businesses are being encouraged to share the alert and to keep vigilant, as every minute counts in the search for the lost youth.
For those who might have encountered Marquis or have knowledge that may lead to his safe recovery, links and contact details have been made widely available, the Chicago Police Department's notice, which contains these details and a photograph of Marquis Edwards, can be found here.
