The Chicago Police Department has issued a missing person alert for 53-year-old Linda Brown, who was last seen on January 3, 2026. Brown is described as a white female, standing at 5 feet tall, weighing approximately 130 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair, and a fair complexion. Authorities have expressed concern for her well-being, indicating that she may be in need of medical attention.
Brown was last seen in the vicinity of the 4500 block of S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. It is also believed that she might be around the 2200 block of W. North Ave. Officials have urged the public to keep an eye out for her blue Honda Civic, bearing Illinois license plate number CX57470.
Details of her disappearance are still coming to light, but the Chicago Police Department is asking anyone with information to immediately get in touch. The Area One SVU can be reached at 312-747-8380, providing a direct line for tips or sightings. In case of urgent discoveries, emergency services can be contacted through 911.
The notice of Brown's disappearance was originally disseminated by the Chicago Police Department and is available for public viewing on their website. The department's outreach emphasizes the community's role in to safely locating and returning individuals who have gone missing, recognizing the vital eyes and ears of everyday citizens.
As the search continues, community members are reminded to report any sightings or information without delay. The Chicago Police Department has not released further details at this time, but stresses the importance of vigilance and prompt communication in these critical moments following a person's disappearance.
