The Chicago Police Department has issued a missing persons alert for 61-year-old Carolyn Hollins, who was last seen over two weeks ago in the Lawndale neighborhood. Hollins vanished around Douglas Boulevard and Homan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60623 on April 30, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m., according to the department's official announcement. The authorities are seeking public assistance in tracing her whereabouts.
Hollins is described as an African American female, 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing 210 pounds with brown eyes and grey hair. When last seen wearing a black coat, white T-shirt, and black pants, she was also donning black gym shoes and carrying a black book bag – within which, personal identification was contained. The Chicago community is urged by police to remain vigilant and report if anyone matching Hollins's description is spotted.
The Area Four Special Victims Unit (SVU) has taken charge of the investigation of Hollins's disappearance and encourages anyone with information regarding her location to come forward. The SVU is a specialized division focused on handling cases related to vulnerable victims, including the elderly and those who are missing under suspicious circumstances.
Concerned community members can contribute to the search efforts by contacting the Area Four SVU at 312-746-8251. The case reference number for this missing person is JJ257565.
