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Chicago Police Seek Public's Help in Locating High-Risk Missing Man with Schizophrenia, Jairo Munoz

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Published on September 02, 2025
Chicago Police Seek Public's Help in Locating High-Risk Missing Man with Schizophrenia, Jairo MunozSource: Chicago Police Department

The Chicago Police Department has issued a high-risk missing person alert for 30-year-old Jairo Munoz, who was last seen on the 2600 block of N. Parkside Ave. on Monday, at approximately 2:00 p.m., as relayed through their official news release. Munoz, described as a Hispanic male with a light complexion, brown eyes, and black hair, stands 6 feet tall and weighs around 185 pounds. He was registered under NIC #M238619362. The Chicago authorities have provided these details in hopes that the public can assist in locating him.

Hailing from the area of North Parkside Avenue, Munoz is distinguished by a small scar on the back right side of his head; his case number JJ398307 has been categorically assigned in relation to his disappearance, he is known to have schizophrenia, which complicates his ability to pronounce words and may prevent him from recalling where he lives, which escalates the urgency of the situation as he may be unable to effectively seek or communicate his need for help, in past instances when Munoz went missing, he was often found in a hospital, indicating a pattern that might aid in the current search.

Area Five Detectives are spearheading the search and are urging anyone with information about Jairo Munoz's whereabouts to make contact by calling (312) 746-6554, or in situations where immediate action may be required, to call 911.