The Chicago Police Department is actively seeking the public’s assistance to locate 67-year-old Willie Hawkins, who has been reported missing since November 4, 2025. A notice was published on the CPD's official website detailing Hawkins's last known whereabouts near the 8000 block of South Western Avenue in Chicago.
Hawkins, a male with medium brown complexion and gray or partially gray hair, was described as being 6 feet 1 inch tall, weighing about 200 pounds, with brown eyes at the time of his disappearance, he traveled in a motorized wheelchair, which is a critical detail that could aid in identifying him. Any individuals with information on Hawkins's location are urged to contact authorities by calling 911 immediately.
The circumstances surrounding Hawkins’s disappearance remain unclear, but his missing person’s case underscores a larger issue of how often the elderly, particularly those with mobility needs, can become quickly vulnerable when separated from their familiar environments. The CPD has not released further details regarding potential leads or the ongoing search efforts.
