The Chicago Police Department is requesting the public's help in locating a missing teenager, Malachi Carter, age 17, who was last seen in the area of the 4800 block of W Van Buren. According to the official Chicago Police website, Carter has been missing since October 19, 2024, and there are concerns for his health as it's mentioned that he may require medication.
Malachi Carter is described as a Black male, with a height of 5 feet 10 inches, a weight of approximately 170 pounds, brown eyes, black hair, and a medium complexion. The police have reached out to the community to aid in his safe return, the bulletin made it public and is seeking information that could lead to his whereabouts, any individuals who has seen Carter or knows of his location is urged to contact the Chicago Police Area 4 Detective Division at (312) 746-8251, these details are critical in the effort to find him, and the community's involvement could make a significant difference in ensuring his safety.
Authorities have not provided much detail regarding the circumstances of Carter's disappearance or why he may need medication, and the Chicago Police Department has issued a NIC number for Malachi Carter which is M24B9502, this number serves as a unique identifier for his case within the National Crime Information Center database, such numbers are used to facilitate cross-agency support and help ensure that cases of missing individuals receive the attention needed on a national scale. The police have stressed the importance of this case and are actively looking for any leads.
The bulletin highlighted by the Chicago Police contains sensitive information that should be kept confidential unless designated otherwise, and they have utilized the APBnet software version 200119 in circulating this notice.
