Russell Wilson, 70, was last seen in Chicago on January 12, 2022. He vanished from his community in Area Four of the Chicago Police Department’s jurisdiction and has not been heard from since. At the time of his disappearance he may have been experiencing homelessness, a factor noted by investigators that can complicate efforts to locate someone.

Wilson is described as a Black / African American male, 69 inches tall, about 180 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Local authorities and community members conducted searches and public outreach but no confirmed sightings or new leads have emerged and the case remains open.

If anyone in Chicago saw Russell after January 12, 2022, or has information about where he might have stayed, please share what you know with the Chicago Police Department’s Area Four.