The Chicago Police Department is actively seeking the public's assistance in locating Tia Detrayon, a 22-year-old woman reported missing since August 9, 2025. Detrayon is described as a Black female with brown eyes, black hair, a light brown complexion, standing at 5 feet 2 inches tall, and weighing around 150 pounds. Of particular note, she has a scar on her left lower torso and a burn on her left foot. This information was released in a public bulletin posted on the Chicago Police Department's official website.
In the moments last seen, Detrayon was wearing an ankle bracelet on her left foot. She is known to frequent the 8500 block of South Carpenter, the CTA Red Line on 79th Street, and the 6300 block of South Kedzie. According to the department's Special Victims Unit (SVU), Detrayon may be engaged in panhandling. Walking with a limp, the missing woman reflects a vulnerability in the stride of her day-to-day, as noted on the Chicago Police website.
The SVU has classified Detrayon as an endangered person, mentioning that she could be "confused, disoriented, and in need of assistance." The community is urged to remain vigilant, and anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is encouraged to immediately contact 911 or the Area 2 SVU at 312-747-8274. Police emphasize that even the smallest piece of information could prove critical in ensuring Detrayon's safe return.
