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Concern Grows as Chicago Police Search for Missing Elderly Man Jose Chavez Velasquez in West Nelson Area

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Published on November 11, 2025
Concern Grows as Chicago Police Search for Missing Elderly Man Jose Chavez Velasquez in West Nelson AreaSource: Chicago Police Department

The Chicago Police Department has issued an alert for a missing elderly man, 77-year-old Jose Chavez Velasquez, last seen in the area of the 5300 block of West Nelson Street. According to the police, Chavez Velasquez was last in contact with someone on November 10, 2025. Concerns are heightened due to his age and the circumstances of his disappearance.

Jose Chavez Velasquez is described as a Hispanic male, standing 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing around 200 pounds, with brown eyes and gray hair. Reports indicate that he was last seen wearing a blue jacket, blue jeans, a blue hooded sweatshirt, and a dark skull cap. The community is urged to come forward with any information that may assist in locating him. The authorities have requested that anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the missing person should contact the Area Five Detective Division at (312)746-6554.

For updates on this ongoing situation, please refer to the Chicago Police Department’s official alert.