A tight-knit Bronzeville community is on alert as Chicago police and neighbors search for 51-year-old resident Andrea Lockett, who was last heard from on Thursday. Authorities say she may require medical assistance and uses a four-wheel medical push walker with a built-in seat. Detectives and neighbors have been canvassing the area since she went missing.
Police released identifying details
According to FOX 32 Chicago, the Chicago Police Department described Lockett as having brown eyes, standing about 5 feet 1 inch tall and weighing roughly 147 pounds. She was last contacted on Thursday. Police say she uses a four-wheel medical push walker with a built-in seat and may need immediate medical attention. Investigators have not released any additional information about potential foul play.
How to help
Anyone with information is asked to contact Area One Detectives, the Special Victims Unit that handles Bronzeville-area missing person cases, at 312-747-8380 or call 911. The Chicago Police Department lists that phone number for Area One SVU in its missing person bulletins, according to the Chicago Police Department. If you see Lockett, do not approach her and call police immediately.
Community context
Advocates and neighborhood organizers say missing person cases involving Black women often receive uneven attention, and they have been calling for stronger citywide tracking and more resources. Neighbors held a "We Walk For Her" march in Bronzeville last year to demand a dedicated city office focused on missing Black women and girls, as reported by Block Club Chicago. Events in Cook County that connect families with investigators and help refresh older cases have also been highlighted in local coverage, including reporting by the Chicago Sun-Times.
