Chicago police are turning to neighborhood residents and commuters for help as they search for 34-year-old Joyce Berryman-Arriaga, who has been out of contact since Dec. 24. She was reported missing from the 1800 block of West Adams Street, and investigators say the case remains active. Detectives have released a physical description and are asking anyone with information to get in touch.
Police description and last known location
According to FOX 32 Chicago, Berryman-Arriaga is 4 feet 11 inches tall and weighs about 190 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. The outlet reports she was last contacted on Dec. 24 and had last been seen in the 1800 block of West Adams Street. That report notes Chicago police shared the details as part of a public alert.
How to help
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Chicago Police Area 3 Special Victims Unit at 312-744-8266 or call 911. The Area 3 SVU number appears on Chicago police missing person notices, which route tips to detectives working these cases, per the Chicago Police Department. When calling, officials urge you to share as many specifics as you can, including recent sightings, dashcam clips or phone video.
Why community tips matter
Advocates and officials say coordinated outreach and steady updates to missing person alerts can spark new leads and help keep investigations from going cold. As the Chicago Sun-Times reported, Cook County events that bring agencies and families together help ensure cases are revisited and investigators have the support they need. Those efforts can translate into fresh attention and renewed investigative muscle for stalled cases.
If you believe you have seen Berryman-Arriaga or have footage from downtown or the Near West Side dating back to Dec. 24, police say you should not try to approach her. Instead, call Area 3 SVU or 911 immediately. Investigators stress that quick, detailed tips are often what break missing person cases open.
