The Chicago Police Department has issued a missing person alert for 79-year-old William Jackson, who was last seen on November 27, 2025, in Chicago's 2700 block of West 63rd Street. According to the official CPD bulletin released on January 9th, 2026, Jackson is believed to potentially be in need of medical attention.
At 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighing 230 pounds, Jackson is described as having brown eyes and gray hair with a medium complexion. Although the police statement did not provide specifics about his condition, they have urged the public to immediately call 911 or the Area One SVU at 312-747-8380 if he is located. It remains a significant priority to safely find and reunite him quickly with his family.
No further details regarding Jackson's last known activities or clothing description were provided in the alert. The Chicago Police Department's Special Victims Unit (SVU) has taken on the case, which carries the NIC number M26A0434, but has not released any other information about potential leads or circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
The community is being asked to remain vigilant and report any sightings of Jackson. Police and family members are concerned for his well-being, and stress the importance of public assistance in these first crucial weeks following his disappearance. With each day that passes, the odds to safely bring Jackson home become more daunting.
Anyone with information that could assist in locating William Jackson is encouraged to step forward. The case highlight on the CPD's website reiterates this call for community help, asking anyone who might have seen Jackson or knows of his whereabouts to make that critical call. The shared responsibility of looking out for the vulnerable among us remains a cornerstone of our collective effort to ensure everyone's safety and well-being.
