The Chicago Police Department has issued a high-risk missing person alert for 94-year-old Semen Lelchuk, who was last seen on August 16, 2025, at 2 p.m. Officials describe Lelchuk as a male, standing 5-feet-2-inches, weighing around 130 pounds, with blue eyes, white hair, a light complexion, and is ethnically white. In the alert provided by the Chicago Police Department, it was noted that the missing man has dementia and speaks Russian.
Lelchuk was reported to have last been seen wearing a red shirt and may have a cane to assist with mobility. The urgency of his case is magnified by his medical condition, which may add a layer of complexity to his ability to find his way home or seek help. The Chicago Police Department's Area Three SVU is heading the search, and they urge anyone with information about Lelchuk's whereabouts to come forward.
As time is oftentimes a critical element in the safe return of those with cognitive impairments such as dementia, the Chicago Police are seeking the public's assistance. They ask that anyone with any information regarding Lelchuk's last known whereabouts, or any subsequent sightings, immediately contact Area Three SVU at (312) 746-8266 or dial 911.
