Authorities are actively seeking information on the whereabouts of John Richardson, an 81-year-old man who has been reported missing. Mr. Richardson was last seen on December 1, 2025, in the 1800 block of N. Luna, according to a statement released by the Chicago Police Department. Community members are now urged to come forward with any details that could help to quickly locate the elderly gentleman.
John Richardson is described as a Black male with a dark complexion, standing 5'1" tall, and weighing around 210 lbs. He has brown eyes and gray hair, and was last observed wearing a black jacket, black skull cap, blue jeans, and black gym shoes. According to the police report, Richardson was driving a 2020 Chevy Equinox with the license plate 320430. It is significant to note that he has been having recent issues with memory, which might contribute to his current state of being missing.
The CPD shared that Richardson's vehicle was spotted twice on the day of his disappearance. The sightings were recorded first at 11:20 p.m., going westbound in the 6500 block of W. Grand, and later at 3:13 a.m., moving southbound on 1st Ave. at Warren Melrose Park. These observations of Richardson's movements are critical clues in piecing together his last known activities and could potentially guide the efforts to locate him.
The Chicago Police Department's Area Five SVU is leading the search and investigation into Richardson's disappearance. They are calling on anyone with information to immediately contact them at (312) 746-6554 or to call 911 without delay. The urgency of this situation cannot be understated, given Richardson's age and memory issues.
