The Chicago Police Department has issued a bulletin for a missing person, Esmeralda Zela, a 48-year-old woman, last seen over a week ago near her home in the 5200 block of W Winona St. According to the CPD bulletin, Zela was last in contact on August 21 and has not been seen since. Community members in the Edgewater Neighborhood, where she is known to visit, are being urged to watch for her.
Zela is described as a Hispanic female with black hair and brown eyes, standing at 5 feet 1 inch tall and weighing approximately 120 pounds. Details of her appearance, including her medium complexion and her date of birth, which is listed as May 30, 1977, have been provided in an effort to aid in her identification. The CPD has expressed particular concern, noting that Zela may require medication.
Area 5 Detectives are conducting an ongoing search and have requested that anyone with information regarding Zela's whereabouts reach out immediately. They can be contacted at (312) 746-6554, or if Zela is seen, the public is advised to call 911. The Chicago Police Department has emphasized the urgency of the situation in their bulletin, and the case has been registered under NIC #M508563464.
