The Chicago Police Department has issued a missing person alert for a 64-year-old male named Marshall Pope, also known as Benjamin. Pope was last seen on January 19, 2025, near the 6800 block of S. Clyde Ave. Standing at six feet tall and weighing approximately 130 pounds, Pope has brown eyes, black hair, and a dark brown complexion. His age and the circumstances of his disappearance have raised concerns that he may require medical attention.
Details regarding Pope’s last known whereabouts have not yielded any substantial leads thus far. The police are urging anyone with information to come forward. The Chicago Police Department's Area One Special Victims Unit is handling the case, and they have provided a point of contact at (312) 747-8380 for tips, in addition to the option of dialing 911. The missing person notice is listed under case number JJ130293, and Pope's NIC number is M25A1535.
In a statement obtained by the Chicago Police Department's news release, the description provided for Pope includes his racial background as Black and provides a physical description that may help in identifying him. Community members and residents in the vicinity of where Pope was last seen are being asked to remain vigilant and report any sightings or information that could aid in his safe return.
Updated information regarding the search for Marshall Pope, should it become available, will be provided through the same channels that disseminated the initial alert.
