The Chicago Police Department has issued a missing person alert for 71-year-old Eddie Ellis. Ellis was reported missing after he was last spotted in the vicinity of the 3300 block of S. Michigan on March 5, 2025. Described as a Black male with brown eyes and grey or part grey hair, he stands at 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs around 160 pounds. He was seen last wearing a red baseball cap, a black jacket, and dark colored pants.
The CPD has urged the public to assist in locating him. "The missing may be confused an in need of medical attention," the police department stated, highlighting the urgency to properly find him as soon as possible. Those who might have seen Ellis or have any relevant information are encouraged to immediately contact the Chicago Police Department's Area One Special Victims Unit at (312) 747-8380 or to simply call 911.
As reported by the Chicago Police Department's official news release, Ellis's last known contact was a day before he was reported missing. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, but the call for community vigilance is clear.
The case number JJ170057 has been assigned to Ellis's disappearance. Anyone with potentially useful information, even if it seems minor, is being urged not to hesitate to reach out. The Chicago Police emphasize, "If you have any information, please contact Area One SVU at (312) 747-8380 or call 911."
