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Astor Street Mystery, Milwaukee Cops Race To Find Missing 24-Year-Old Rory Morgan

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Published on January 22, 2026
Astor Street Mystery, Milwaukee Cops Race To Find Missing 24-Year-Old Rory MorganSource: Milwaukee Police Department

Milwaukee police are asking for the public’s help to find 24-year-old Rory Morgan, who is being treated as critically missing. Morgan was last in contact with his family yesterday evening and is believed to be in the area of Astor Street and Land Place on Milwaukee’s east side. Investigators and relatives have been canvassing the neighborhood, knocking on doors and urging anyone who might have seen him to speak up.

Police describe Morgan as 6 feet 5 inches tall and about 150 pounds, with brown eyes, black hair, and scruffy facial hair on his chin. He wears glasses and was last seen in a black-and-green winter coat, black pants, black shoes, and a black baseball cap, with black headphones over his ears. Officers believe he is on foot, according to WISN 12 News.

How To Help

Anyone with information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police Department District 5 at 414-935-7252 or call the department’s non-emergency number. Police say it is helpful to share a recent photo, the last-known direction of travel, and any social media accounts that might assist investigators. For more guidance on what to report and who to call, residents can check the department’s missing-persons page, according to the Milwaukee Police Department.

The department stresses that “there is not a 24 hour waiting period to report a missing person” and urges people to file tips immediately. Its guidance highlights details such as clothing descriptions, photos, and recent movements as especially important for investigators and family members during an active search, according to the Milwaukee Police Department.

What 'Critically Missing' Means

Police say Morgan was last in contact with his family yesterday evening, and they are treating his disappearance as a critical case. Investigators are concentrating searches near Astor Street and Land Place and asking neighbors to review doorbell and security camera footage for any sign of him. Anyone who sees Morgan or has information is asked to call District 5 at 414-935-7252, according to WISN 12 News.